Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i7-5820K
55.3Single-core20.7
34.2Multi-core29
36Gamingspec-based37.1
14 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 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+35) 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: 55 vs 21
- Stronger multi-core score: 34 vs 29
- 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- 97% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 1,040
- 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
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+59% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+233% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 15 MB+25% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 28+40% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+97%Top 50% | 1,040Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700+31%Bottom 33% | 5,100Bottom 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680+89%Top 48% | 890Bottom 5% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700+36%Bottom 28% | 6,400Bottom 19% |
| PassMark | 13,954+42%Bottom 25% | 9,831Bottom 16% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,432+72%Bottom 45% | 1,992Bottom 4% |
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