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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-14600KF

The Core i3-12100F is slower than the Core i5-14600KF on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 203% cheaper – $97 vs $399.00
Up to 143% better value for money

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Up to 24% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 10 months newer
Up to 203% more expensive – $399.00 vs $97

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-12100F

645FPS

Core i5-14600KF

728FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Core i5-14600KF

288FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Core i5-14600KF

223FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Core i5-14600KF

392FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Core i5-14600KF

769FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-12100F

240FPS

Core i5-14600KF

258FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Core i5-14600KF

806FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Core i5-14600KF

326FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

50%

Core i5-14600KF

66%

Core i5-14600KF ranks 16 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F

Core i5-14600KF

Core i5-14600KF has 10 more cores.

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Core i3-12100F

Core i5-14600KF

Core i5-14600KF has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core i5-14600KF

24 MB

Core i5-14600KF has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i5-14600KF

3.5 GHz

Core i5-14600KF has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i5-14600KF

5.3 GHz

Core i5-14600KF boosts 23% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i5-14600KF

125W

Core i3-12100F draws 67W less power.

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Core i3-12100F

Core i5-14600KF

$399.00

Core i3-12100FCore i5-14600KF

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Alder Lake-S

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Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Core i5-14600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-14600KF. It's 32% faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-14600KF than Core i3-12100F?expand_more

32% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-12100F or Core i5-14600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-14600KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-14600KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-12100F and Core i5-14600KF?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 50/100, Core i5-14600KF scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-12100F or Core i5-14600KF bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-12100F or Core i5-14600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-14600KF is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.