i5 11600k vs i3 12100f - gaming test.

Core i3 12100 vs. core i5 11600k(f) - is new gen i3 enough for gaming ?

Test system details

Room Temperature : 29 - 30 degrees
1080p resolution
CPU - Intel latest 12th generation i3 12100f
Core i5 11600k 5ghz overclock (power limits unlocked)
CPU Cooler - Intel stock cooler & cooler master ml120 aio
GPU - Zotac amp holo rtx 3070 ti 8G DDR6X triple fans
Motherboard - Gigabyte Z590M UD
Gigabyte B660M gaming AC

Memory - crucial ballistix 8gb x 2 3600mhz (16-18-18-38)
CASE - Inwin 303 ATX , deepcool wave v2
Power - antec neo 650 watts , CM masterwatt 550 watts
SSD/Nvme - mx500 500GB m2 ssd , WD SN550 NVMe 1TB
HDD - 2TB seagate 7200 rpm
OS - Windows 11 pro build 21H2
Monitor - Acer cb281

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