Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-14600K

Intel Core i3-12100F ≈ ₹9,700 today · 2022 Buy now

≈38% higher est. score

Intel Core i5-14600K ≈ ₹28,000 today Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-14600K scores about 38% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i3-12100F Core i5-14600K

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i3-12100F

65 W lower rated TDP (60 W vs 125 W)
About ₹18,300 cheaper today

Why pick Core i5-14600K

38% higher estimated gaming score
10 more cores (14 vs 4)
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Specifications

	Core i3-12100F	Core i5-14600K
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Raptor Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Raptor Lake Refresh
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	4	14
P-cores + E-cores	4P	6P + 8E
Threads	8	20
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	5.3 GHz
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	20 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	24 MB
TDP (rated)	60 W	125 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	—	Intel UHD 770
Released	2022	—
Price today (≈)	₹9,700	₹28,000

FAQ

Is Core i3-12100F better than Core i5-14600K?

Core i5-14600K scores about 38% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core i3-12100F or Core i5-14600K?

Core i3-12100F is rated at 60 W versus 125 W for Core i5-14600K.

Which is better value, Core i3-12100F or Core i5-14600K?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-14600K. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.