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Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i5-10600K

WINNER
I
41Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i5-10600K
36.3Inno Score
55.3Single-core36.4
34.2Multi-core34.7
36Gaming39.2
10 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 36.3, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+19). Intel Core i5-10600K 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 i3-12100F

  • Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 36
  • 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
  • 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
  • 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
  • 37% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,680 vs 1,230
  • Lower launch price: $97 vs $262

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 36
  • 104% higher Max turbo power: 182 W vs 89 W
  • 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
  • 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
  • 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-10600K
Announced20222020
SocketLGA1700LGA1200
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP58 W+54%125 W
Max turbo power89 W182 W+104%
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-10600K
Cores46+50%
Performance cores46+50%
Efficiency cores00
Threads812+50%
Base clock3.3 GHz4.1 GHz+24%
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.8 GHz+12%
L2 cache5 MB+233%2 MB
L3 cache12 MB12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-10600K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock—1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-10600K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-10600K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i5-10600K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-10600K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,050+31%Top 36%1,560Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,700+3%Top 60%6,500Top 64%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680+37%Top 35%1,230Top 68%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700Top 66%9,200+6%Top 61%
PassMark14,100Top 65%14,500+3%Top 62%

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