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Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-13600K

Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-13600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 150 minutes ago

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Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 M, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 301.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 149 minutes ago

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 150 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-13600K

3.5 GHz | 14-core

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Intel Core i5-13600K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 M, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 301.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 149 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-13600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-13600K is 245 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100F.

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Up to 73% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - €81.33 vs €301.54
  • Up to 71% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i5-13600K - €0.87 vs €2.96 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i5-13600K - 58 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i5-13600K

  • Performs up to 10% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i3-12100F - 102 vs 93 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

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Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

93

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.87/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.33

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-12100F, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 150 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

102

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.96/FPS

29%

Price, €

€301.54

26%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-13600K, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 14 core (6 P-core + 8 E-core) Cache 24 M, fino a 5,1 GHz

Buy for 301.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 149 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

83%

Multi-Core

7457

50%

Intel Core i5-13600K Logo
Core i5-13600K

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2665

100%

Multi-Core

14848

100%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

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Intel Core i5-13600K Logo

Core i5-13600K

Jan 25th, 2022Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
14
8Threads
20
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.1 GHz
58 W
TDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
33.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
NoOverclockable
Yes

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