Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i5-8259U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1391 days newer than Core i5-8259U.
Advantages of Core i5-8259U
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 19% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-8259U - 236 vs 199 FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i5-8259U
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-8259U | vs | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 58 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Iris Pro Plus | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
