Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i5-13600K
55.3Single-core75.1
34.2Multi-core65.5
36Gamingspec-based57.8
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-1210015 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+31) and single-core (+20). Intel Core i3-12100 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 i3-12100
- 52% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $122 vs $319
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 34
- 300% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 5 MB
- 250% higher cores: 14 vs 4
- 176% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,000 vs 8,700
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 60 W+52% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 181 W+103% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 14+250% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.1 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 20 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 49% | 2,750+34%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700Bottom 33% | 15,500+131%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680Top 47% | 2,000+19%Top 25% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Bottom 29% | 24,000+176%Top 24% |
| PassMark | 14,000Bottom 24% | 38,300+174%Top 29% |
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