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Core i3-10320 vs Core i5-12400

Core i3-10320 vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-10320

3.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10320 Logo
Intel® Core™ i3-10320 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110320

Buy for 126.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Core i3-10320

3.8 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10320 Logo
Intel® Core™ i3-10320 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110320

Buy for 126.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-10320 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 614 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-10320.

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 4% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i3-10320 - 191 vs 183 FPS
  • Up to 7% cheaper than Core i3-10320 - $105.50 vs $113.62
  • Up to 12% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i3-10320 - $0.61 vs $0.69 per FPS
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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-10320 Logo
Core i3-10320

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

183

96%

Value, €/FPS

€0.69/FPS

88%

Price, €

€126.12

92%

Intel® Core™ i3-10320 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.6 GHz LGA1200 (Intel® 400 Series chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110320

Buy for 126.12 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 57 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

191

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.61/FPS

100%

Price, €

€117.11

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i3-10320 Logo
Core i3-10320

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-10320 Logo
Core i3-10320

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1539

71%

Multi-Core

4626

52%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Intel Core i3-10320 Logo

Core i3-10320

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Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

Apr 30th, 2020Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Comet LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
65 WTDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
NoOverclockableNo

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