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Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-14400F

Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-14400F: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-12100

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Intel Core i3-12100, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 116.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280 minutes ago

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Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Intel Core i5-14400F Processore per sistemi desktop 14400F 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 157.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 279 minutes ago

Core i3-12100

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Intel Core i3-12100, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 116.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Intel Core i5-14400F Processore per sistemi desktop 14400F 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 157.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 279 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-14400F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14400F is 734 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100.

Advantages of Core i3-12100

  • Up to 26% cheaper than Core i5-14400F - €116.42 vs €157.69
  • Up to 22% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-14400F - €0.50 vs €0.64 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14400F doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-14400F

  • Performs up to 5% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i3-12100 - 245 vs 233 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 16 vs 8 threads
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

233

95%

Value, €/FPS

€0.5/FPS

100%

Price, €

€116.42

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-12100, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 12M, fino a 4,30 GHz

Buy for 116.42 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

245

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.64/FPS

78%

Price, €

€157.69

73%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-14400F Processore per sistemi desktop 14400F 10 core (6 P-core + 4 E-core) fino a 4,7 GHz

Buy for 157.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 279 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2149

91%

Multi-Core

6877

61%

Intel Core i5-14400F Logo
Core i5-14400F

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2350

100%

Multi-Core

11359

100%

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo

Core i3-12100

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Intel Core i5-14400F Logo

Core i5-14400F

Jan 4th, 2022
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i3Core i5
Alder LakeRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
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10
8
16
3.3 GHz
2.5 GHz
4.3 GHz
4.7 GHz
60 WNot Available
10 nm10 nm
33.0x
25.0x
UHD Graphics 730
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PCs Using Core i3-12100 or Core i5-14400F

With selected game settings

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