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Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-12400

Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

vs

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 4 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

vs

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 4 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-14100F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-12400 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-14100F is 734 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-12400.

Advantages of Core i3-14100F

  • Performs up to 3% better in Rocket League than Core i5-12400 - 778 vs 759 FPS
  • Up to 31% cheaper than Core i5-12400 - $73.12 vs $105.50
  • Up to 33% better value when playing Rocket League than Core i5-12400 - $0.10 vs $0.15 per FPS

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100F - 12 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-14100F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Rocket League

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Game Graphics

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Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

778

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.1/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.16

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-14100F Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for 81.16 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 3 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

759

98%

Value, €/FPS

€0.15/FPS

67%

Price, €

€117.11

69%

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

Buy for 117.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 4 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High Quality

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo
Core i3-14100F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2492

100%

Multi-Core

8380

95%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

87%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Intel Core i3-14100F Logo

Core i3-14100F

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Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

Jan 8th, 2024
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Raptor LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
Not AvailableTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
35.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
NoOverclockableNo

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