The Core i5-12600KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 4100, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €100.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 4100
- Up to 59% cheaper – €68.79 vs €168.81
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600KF vs Ryzen 3 4100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€168.81
40%
Value, €/FPS
€0.8/FPS
45%
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
188
90%
Min 1% FPS
125
91%
Price, €
€68.79
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.36/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600KF vs Ryzen 3 4100 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 i5-12600KF vs Ryzen 3 4100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Ryzen 3 4100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 3 4100
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
82%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| $264.00 | MSRP | $99.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
