Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-9600K | PCPartMatch

Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-9600K | PCPartMatch

Intel

Core i3-12100F

VS

Intel

Core i5-9600K

Specifications

Spec	Core i3-12100F	Core i5-9600K
Performance
Total Cores	4	6+33%
Threads	8+33%	6
P-Cores	4	N/A
E-Cores	0	N/A
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.7 GHz+11%
Cache
L3 Cache	12 MB+33%	9 MB

Verdict

The Intel Core i3-12100F wins in 9 out of 12 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (233% better). The Core i5-9600K wins in 3 specs, with its biggest advantage in Total Cores (50% better).

Add Another Component