Background
Background
Background
Background
Background

Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-14400F

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

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 302 minutes ago

vs
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 159.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 302 minutes ago

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 302 minutes ago

vs
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 159.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 302 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-14400F outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100F on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100F is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14400F is 713 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-12100F.

Advantages of Core i3-12100F

  • Up to 48% cheaper than Core i5-14400F - €82.53 vs €159.99
  • Up to 48% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i5-14400F - €0.46 vs €0.88 per FPS

Advantages of Core i5-14400F

  • Performs up to 1% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i3-12100F - 181 vs 180 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100F - 16 vs 8 threads
Calculator background
This is a free version of Forza Horizon 5.
Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

180

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.46/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 302 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

181

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.88/FPS

52%

Price, €

€159.99

51%

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 159.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 302 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2225

95%

Multi-Core

7457

66%

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

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2350

100%

Multi-Core

11359

100%

Intel Core i3-12100F Logo

Core i3-12100F

vs
Intel Core i5-14400F Logo

Core i5-14400F

Jan 25th, 2022
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i3Core i5
Alder LakeRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700Intel Socket 1700
Desktop
Desktop
4
10
8
16
3.3 GHz
2.5 GHz
4.3 GHz
4.7 GHz
58 WNot Available
10 nm10 nm
33.0x
25.0x
NoneNone
NoNo

PCs Using Core i3-12100F or Core i5-14400F

With selected game settings

Copyright © 2025 HowManyFPS. All rights reserved.

Have a suggestion or a business inquiry? [email protected]

Cookies Policy

As an Amazon Associate HowManyFPS earns from qualifying purchases.