Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400F outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12400F is 4013 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2300.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400F
- Performs up to 16% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-2300 - 180 vs 155 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2300 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2300 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2300
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i5-12400F - $32.9 vs $81.41
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12400F doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
510
23.27704244637152%
Multi-Core
1490
16.722783389450054%
Intel Core i5-12400F | vs | Intel Core i5-2300 |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |