The Core i3-12100 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-11400F, however, it's the same value for money, as it's CA$7.06 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 60 vs 65 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-11400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i5-11400F
- Up to 4% cheaper – CA$151.94 vs CA$159.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-11400F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
CA$159
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
97%
Core i5-11400F
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
198
98%
Min 1% FPS
131
98%
Price, CA$
CA$151.94
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.76/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-11400F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-11400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-11400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-11400F
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-11400F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $157.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Rocket Lake |
60 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
