Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-9100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-9100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 926 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-9100F.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 58% better in Diablo IV than Core i3-9100F - 297 vs 188 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-9100F - 16 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-9100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-9100F
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $107.0 vs $187.9
- Up to 10% better value when playing Diablo IV than Core i5-12600K - $0.57 vs $0.63 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Diablo IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $187.9 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 71 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
188
63%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Price, $
$107
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $107 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 71 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i3-9100F |
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Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
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 | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |