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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-7100T vs Core i5-12600K

The Core i3-7100T is much slower than the Core i5-12600K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 110% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 11 months newer
Available for $289

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-7100T

173FPS

Core i5-12600K

351FPS

Overwatch 22023

516FPS

554FPS

465FPS

688FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-7100T

324FPS

Core i5-12600K

331FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-7100T

197FPS

Core i5-12600K

219FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-7100T

559FPS

Core i5-12600K

724FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-7100T

176FPS

Core i5-12600K

260FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-7100T

Core i5-12600K

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-7100T

21%

Core i5-12600K

59%

Core i5-12600K ranks 38 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-7100T

Core i5-12600K

Core i5-12600K has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-7100T

Core i5-12600K

Core i5-12600K has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-7100T

3 MB

Core i5-12600K

20 MB

Core i5-12600K has 17 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-7100T

3.4 GHz

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz

Core i5-12600K has a 9% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-7100T

Core i5-12600K

4.9 GHz

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Core i3-7100T

35W

Core i5-12600K

125W

Core i3-7100T draws 90W less power.

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Core i3-7100T

$39.00

Core i5-12600K

Core i3-7100TCore i5-12600K

LGA1151

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Kaby Lake

Codenamehelp

Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 630

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 770

2400 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-7100T or Core i5-12600K?expand_more

The Core i5-12600K. It's 181% faster than the Core i3-7100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 59/100 vs 21/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-12600K than Core i3-7100T?expand_more

181% 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 i3-7100T or Core i5-12600K?expand_more

The Core i5-12600K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-12600K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 59/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-7100T and Core i5-12600K?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-7100T scores 21/100, Core i5-12600K scores 59/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-7100T or Core i5-12600K 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 i3-7100T or Core i5-12600K?expand_more

The Core i5-12600K is the stronger pick at 59/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.