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Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-12400F

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

FPS Tie

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 82.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 209 minutes ago

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Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 149.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 209 minutes ago

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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 82.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 209 minutes ago

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Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 149.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 209 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F.

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Up to 45% cheaper than Core i5-12400F - €82.53 vs €149.40
  • Up to 45% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i5-12400F - €0.57 vs €1.04 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i5-12400F - 58 vs 65 Watts

Advantages of Core i5-12400F

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 12 vs 8 threads
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This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

144

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.57/FPS

100%

Price, €

€82.53

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 82.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 209 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

144

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.04/FPS

55%

Price, €

€149.4

55%

CPU CORE I5-12400F S1700 BOX/2.5G BX8071512400F S RL4W IN

Buy for 149.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 209 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Intel Core i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

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 i5-12400F Logo
Core i5-12400F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2191

98%

Multi-Core

8910

100%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

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Intel Core i5-12400F Logo

Core i5-12400F

Jan 25th, 2022
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i3Core i5
Alder LakeAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1700Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
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12
3.3 GHz
2.5 GHz
4.3 GHz
4.4 GHz
58 W
65 W
10 nm10 nm
33.0x
25.0x
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PCs Using Core i3-12100F or Core i5-12400F

With selected game settings

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