In GRID, the Core i5-12600KF is same performance as the Core i3-6100. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $99 more expensive!
Core i5-12600KF
- Is 6 years and 2 months newer – Nov 04, 2021 vs Sep 01, 2015
- Is 6 years and 2 months newer
Core i3-6100
- Up to 58% cheaper – $70.65 vs $169.97
- Up to 58% cheaper
- Up to 60% better value in GRID – $0.14 vs $0.35/FPS
- Up to 60% better value in GRID
- Consumes up to 59% less energy – 51 vs 125 Watts
- Consumes up to 59% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
GRID FPS Calculator
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-6100: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
485 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
292 FPS
100%
Price, $
$169.97
41%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
40%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
485 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
292 FPS
100%
Price, $
$70.65
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.14/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i3-6100 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 i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
20%
L3 Cache
4 MB
20%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-12600KF Nov 4th, 2021 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i3-6100 Sep 1st, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Released | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| $264.00 | MSRP | – |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1151 |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 2133 MHz (DDR4) |
| No Integrated Graphics | Integrated GPU | Intel HD 530 |
Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
