Which is better, Intel Core i3-12100F or Intel Core i5-12600K?

The Intel Core i5-12600K wins in 5 out of 6 comparable specs against the Intel Core i3-12100F.

Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-12600K

Intel

Core i3-12100F

Intel

Core i5-12600K

Specifications

Spec	Core i3-12100F	Core i5-12600K
Performance
Total Cores	4	10+60%
Threads	8	16+50%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.9 GHz+12%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.7 GHz+11%
Cache
L3 Cache	12 MB	20 MB+40%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Power
TDP	58W+54%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	None	Intel UHD Graphics 770

Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12600K wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (150% better). The Core i3-12100F wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in TDP (54% better).

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Core i3-12100F

Core i5-12600K

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