Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
55.3Single-core66.5
34.2Multi-core52.4
36Gaming52.1
3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F15 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+18) and gaming (+16). Intel Core i3-12100F 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
- 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $264
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 55
- Stronger Multi-core score: 52 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 52 vs 36
- 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 150 W+69% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+12% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 10 MB+90% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 36% | 2,400+17%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700Top 60% | 12,500+87%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680Top 35% | 1,900+13%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Top 66% | 17,300+99%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 14,100Top 65% | 27,300+94%Top 33% |
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