The Core i3-12100F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8400 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $4.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 58 vs 65 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8400
- Up to 7% cheaper – $64.20 vs $69.19
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i3-12100F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-8400 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
92%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
100%
Core i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
185
91%
Min 1% FPS
123
92%
Price, €
€64.2
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.34/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-8400 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-8400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-8400 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100F
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
4-core
67%
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 i5-8400
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
85%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
93%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
$97.00 | MSRP | $182.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
58 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
