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Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-14100F

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

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 161.92 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 161.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12232 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-14100F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-14100F is 795 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-12600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100F - 16 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-14100F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100F

  • Performs up to 1% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i5-12600K - 158 vs 157 FPS
  • Up to 25% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - €161.92 vs €214.99
  • Up to 26% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i5-12600K - €1.02 vs €1.37 per FPS
This is a free version of Far Cry 6.
Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

157

99%

Value, €/FPS

€1.37/FPS

74%

Price, €

€214.99

75%

Intel Core i5-12600K processor 20 MB Smart Cache Box

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Updated 12232 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

158

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.02/FPS

100%

Price, €

€161.92

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 161.92 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12232 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

98%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2492

100%

Multi-Core

8380

71%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

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Intel Core i3-14100F Logo

Intel Core i3-14100F

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
16
Threads8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
125 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
37.0x
Multiplier35.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Core i3-14100F

Far Cry 6, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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