Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Core i3-8100T on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1312 days newer than Core i3-8100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 20% better in Far Cry 5 than Core i3-8100T - 239 vs 200 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100T - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100T
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Far Cry 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-8100T
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i3-8100T
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Single-Core
1073
43.795918367346935%
Multi-Core
3027
25.669945725915877%
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i3-8100T |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 125 W | TDP | 35 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
