Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
33Single-core66.5
27.6Multi-core52.4
26.3Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+34) and multi-core (+25). Intel Core i3-10100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 33
- Stronger multi-core score: 52 vs 28
- 233% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 6 MB
- 224% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,300 vs 5,341
- 214% higher PassMark: 27,300 vs 8,702
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 150 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | — | 10 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 20 MB+233% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,495Bottom 29% | 2,400+61%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,069Bottom 23% | 12,500+147%Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,132Bottom 21% | 1,900+68%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,341Bottom 16% | 17,300+224%Top 34% |
| PassMark | 8,702Bottom 12% | 27,300+214%Top 48% |
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