The Core i5-12600KF is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-14100F, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $29.39 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-14100F
- Up to 25% cheaper – $88.61 vs $118.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 58 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-14100F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
228
100%
Min 1% FPS
155
100%
Price, $
$118
75%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
76%
Core i3-14100F
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
227
100%
Min 1% FPS
154
99%
Price, $
$88.61
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.39/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-14100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-14100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
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 all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-14100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| $264.00 | MSRP | $109.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Raptor Lake-R |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
