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Core i3-14100 vs Core i5-12600KF

Core i3-14100 vs Core i5-12600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-14100

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Intel Core i3-14100 Processore per sistemi desktop 14100 4 core (4 P-core + 0 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 139.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 169.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

Core i3-14100

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Intel Core i3-14100 Processore per sistemi desktop 14100 4 core (4 P-core + 0 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 139.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 169.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-14100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-14100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 795 days older than the cheaper Core i3-14100.

Advantages of Core i3-14100

  • Up to 18% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - €139.76 vs €169.75
  • Up to 17% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i5-12600KF - €0.58 vs €0.70 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 0% better in Fortnite than Core i3-14100 - 241 vs 240 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 16 vs 8 threads
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Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Core i3-14100

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

240

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.58/FPS

100%

Price, €

€139.76

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-14100 Processore per sistemi desktop 14100 4 core (4 P-core + 0 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 139.76 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

241

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.7/FPS

83%

Price, €

€169.75

82%

Intel Core i5-12600KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 10 (6P+4E) core fino a 4,9 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 169.75 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Core i3-14100

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Core i3-14100

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2456

99%

Multi-Core

8430

70%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo

Core i3-14100

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Jan 8th, 2024
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
10
8Threads
16
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
Not AvailableTDP125 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
35.0xMultiplier
37.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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