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Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-12400

Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 249 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 249 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F is 21 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-12400.

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Performs up to 0% better in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i5-12400 - 205 vs 204 FPS
  • Up to 50% cheaper than Core i5-12400 - €81.33 vs €164.13
  • Up to 50% better value when playing Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 than Core i5-12400 - €0.40 vs €0.80 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i5-12400 - 58 vs 65 Watts

Advantages of Core i5-12400

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 12 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

205

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.4/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.33

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 81.33 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 249 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

204

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.8/FPS

50%

Price, €

€164.13

49%

CPU CORE I5-12400 S1700 Box/2.5G BX8071512400 S RL4V IN

Buy for 164.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 249 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo
Core i3-12100F

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

100%

Multi-Core

7457

84%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

98%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

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Intel Core i5-12400 Logo

Core i5-12400

Jan 25th, 2022
Release DateJan 4th, 2022
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Alder LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
3.3 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.4 GHz
58 W
TDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
33.0x
Multiplier25.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
NoOverclockableNo

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