Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i5-4690K
55.3Single-core24.4
34.2Multi-core23.1
36Gamingspec-based23.8
16 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4690K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 23.7, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+31) and multi-core (+11). Intel Core i5-4690K 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 24
- Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 23
- 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 146% higher PassMark: 13,954 vs 5,680
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $242
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4690K
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1150 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+34% | 88 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8+100% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+400% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-4690K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+77%Top 50% | 1,160Bottom 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700+123%Bottom 33% | 3,000Bottom 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680+65%Top 48% | 1,020Bottom 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700+135%Bottom 28% | 3,700Bottom 7% |
| PassMark | 13,954+146%Bottom 25% | 5,680Bottom 6% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,432+57%Bottom 45% | 2,185Bottom 11% |
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