Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i5-8279U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1028 days newer than Core i5-8279U.
Advantages of Core i5-8279U
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i3-12100F - 28 vs 58 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 48% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-8279U - 157 vs 106 FPS
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-8279U
Mobile • Apr 3rd, 2019
Core i3-12100F
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-8279U | vs | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel BGA 1526 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
28 W | TDP | 58 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Iris Pro Plus 655 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
