The Core i5-13600K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100F, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $285.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-13600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- Up to 79% cheaper – $74.00 vs $359.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 58 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-13600K vs Core i3-12100F
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
233
100%
Min 1% FPS
158
100%
Price, $
$359.99
20%
Value, $/FPS
$1.54/FPS
21%
Core i3-12100F
Jan 28th, 2022
Average FPS
221
95%
Min 1% FPS
150
95%
Price, $
$74
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.33/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i3-12100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-13600K vs Core i3-12100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-13600K
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i3-12100F
Jan 28th, 2022
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
12 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
84%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-13600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 28th, 2022 |
| $319.00 | MSRP | $97.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake-S | Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
