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$152.66
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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $264
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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $122
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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 83 days older than the cheaper Core i3-12100T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 5% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i3-12100T - 220 vs 209 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100T - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100T
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - $89.99 vs $152.66
- Up to 38% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i5-12600KF - $0.43 vs $0.69 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
220
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
62%
Price, $
$152.66
58%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Updated 13580 minutes ago
Core i3-12100T
Desktop • Jan 26th, 2022
FPS
209
95%
Value, $/FPS
$0.43/FPS
100%
Price, $
$89.99
100%
Value Winner
CUK Intel Core i3-12100T Four Core 12th Gen Alder Lake Desktop Processor (Up to 4.1GHz) 35W LGA1700 with Intel CPU Air Cooler (OEM Tray Version)
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Updated 13580 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i3-12100T
Desktop • Jan 26th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i3-12100T |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 26th, 2022 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i5-12600KF or Core i3-12100T
HITMAN 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
194 FPS
$8.51/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
Core i5-12600KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,649.99
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181 FPS
$7.46/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i5-12600KF
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,349.99
In Stock
111 FPS
$13.47/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 500 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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$1,495.67
In Stock
143 FPS
$9.09/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070
Core i5-12600KF
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,299.99
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