Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 and the cheaper Core i3-12100F have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - $94.98 vs $239.99
- Up to 60% better value when playing World of Tanks than Core i5-12600 - $0.17 vs $0.42 per FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600 - 58 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 1% better in World of Tanks than Core i3-12100F - 568 vs 562 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
562
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.17/FPS
100%
Price, $
$94.98
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $94.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280549 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
568
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.42/FPS
40%
Price, $
$239.99
39%
FPS Winner
Buy for $239.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 280549 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
58 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | No |