The Core i5-12400 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-2130 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $2.82 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-2130
- Up to 2% cheaper – $122.41 vs $125.23
Core i5-12400 vs Core i3-2130 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12400
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€125.23
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.61/FPS
100%
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Average FPS
168
83%
Min 1% FPS
113
84%
Price, €
€122.41
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.72/FPS
85%
Core i5-12400 vs Core i3-2130 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 i5-12400 vs Core i3-2130 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12400 vs Core i3-2130 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12400
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
74%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-2130
Sep 4th, 2011
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
17%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
28%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-2130 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| $199.00 | MSRP | $138.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
