Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
57Single-core66.5
33.7Multi-core52.4
37.3Gamingspec-based52.1
4 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+19) and single-core (+10). Intel Core i3-13100F 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 i3-13100F
- 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $264
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 57
- Stronger multi-core score: 52 vs 34
- 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
- 114% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,300 vs 8,090
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | 150 W+36% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 10 MB+90% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 20 MB+67% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-13100F | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,400Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,500Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,653Top 47% | 1,900+15%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,090Bottom 26% | 17,300+114%Top 34% |
| PassMark | 14,653Bottom 27% | 27,300+86%Top 48% |
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