The Core i5-14400 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $77.48 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14400
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- Up to 43% cheaper – $102.69 vs $180.17
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-14400 vs Core i3-12100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14400
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€180.17
56%
Value, €/FPS
€0.87/FPS
57%
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
98%
Min 1% FPS
133
98%
Price, €
€102.69
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.5/FPS
100%
Core i5-14400 vs Core i3-12100 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 i5-14400 vs Core i3-12100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14400 vs Core i3-12100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14400
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
91%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $221.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
