In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i5-12600K is slightly faster than the Core i3-14100F. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $87 more expensive!
Core i5-12600K
- Up to 4% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 152 vs 146 FPS
- Up to 4% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i3-14100F
- Is 2 years and 2 months newer – Jan 08, 2024 vs Nov 04, 2021
- Is 2 years and 2 months newer
- Up to 47% cheaper – $96.99 vs $184.46
- Up to 47% cheaper
- Up to 45% better value in The Callisto Protocol – $0.66 vs $1.21/FPS
- Up to 45% better value in The Callisto Protocol
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 58 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 54% less energy
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-14100F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
152 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
111 FPS
100%
Price, $
$184.46
52%
Value, $/FPS
$1.21/FPS
55%
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
146 FPS
96%
Min 1% FPS
106 FPS
95%
Price, $
$96.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-14100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i3-14100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-12600K Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i3-14100F Jan 8th, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | $109.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |


































































































































