The Core i5-12400 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12400
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 60 vs 65 Watts
Core i5-12400 vs Core i3-12100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12400
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
99%
Price, CA$
CA$159
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
100%
Core i5-12400 vs Core i3-12100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12400 vs Core i3-12100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12400 vs Core i3-12100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12400
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $199.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
