| Spec | Core i3-12100F | Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8+100% | 4 |
| P-Cores | 4 | N/A |
| E-Cores | 0 | N/A |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 12 MB+100% | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache |
| 5 MB+400% |
| 1 MB |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Skylake |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
| PCIe Version | 5+67% | 3 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 58W+36% | 91W |
| Max Turbo Power | 89W+2% | 91W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| Cooler Included | Yes | No |
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| iGPU Model | N/A | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $97+60% | $243 |
| Release Date | 2021-11-01 | 2015-08-05 |
