The Core i3-14100F is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's €157.09 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-14100F
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 63% cheaper – €94.07 vs €251.16
- A much better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-14100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-12600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, €
€94.07
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.45/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
99%
Price, €
€251.16
37%
Value, €/FPS
€1.21/FPS
37%
Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-12600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-12600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-12600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-14100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
$109.00 | MSRP | $233.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 18 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
