The Core i3-12100F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-2400S, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $59.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 58 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-2400S
- Up to 85% cheaper – $10.17 vs $69.19
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-2400S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€69.19
14%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
18%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
168
83%
Min 1% FPS
113
84%
Price, €
€10.17
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.06/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-2400S 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 i3-12100F vs Core i5-2400S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-2400S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-2400S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2400S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $97.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
58 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
