Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100F on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600 and the cheaper Core i3-12100F have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 1% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i3-12100F - 214 vs 212 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - €82.5 vs €219.88
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600 - 58 vs 65 Watts
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Single-Core
2225
93.84226064951497%
Multi-Core
7457
76.71021499845695%
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 58 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |