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Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i7-5820K

WINNER
Intel Core i3-12100F
41.8Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i7-5820K
28.4Inno Score
58.4Single-core20
34Multi-core29.1
36Gamingspec-based37.1
12 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5820K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41.8 to 28.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+38) and multi-core (+5). Intel Core i7-5820K 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: 58 vs 20
  • Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 29
  • 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1.5 MB
  • 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 89% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,680 vs 890
  • Lower launch price: $97 vs $389

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5820K

  • 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
  • 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
  • 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
  • 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
  • 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-5820K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-5820K
Announced20222014
SocketLGA1700LGA2011-v3
Process10 nm+55%22 nm
Base TDP58 W+59%140 W
Max turbo power89 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-5820K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-5820K
Cores46+50%
Performance cores46+50%
Efficiency cores00
Threads812+50%
Base clock3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz+19%3.6 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+233%1.5 MB
L3 cache12 MB15 MB+25%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-5820K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-5820K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2133
Max memory128 GB+100%64 GB
Memory channels24+100%

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-5820K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-5820K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes2028+40%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i7-5820K
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i7-5820K
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680+89%Bottom 50%890Bottom 5%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700+36%Bottom 24%6,400Bottom 14%
PassMark13,954+42%Bottom 27%9,831Bottom 16%
PassMark (single thread)3,432+72%Top 47%1,992Bottom 3%
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