Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100F is 3558 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-3450.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 6% better in Stray than Core i5-3450 - 188 vs 177 FPS
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i5-3450 - €94.64 vs €239.68
- Up to 63% better value when playing Stray than Core i5-3450 - €0.5 vs €1.35 per FPS
- Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i5-3450 - 58 vs 77 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3450 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
188
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.5/FPS
100%
Price, €
€94.64
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €94.64 on Amazon
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Updated 196 minutes ago
Buy for €239.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 196 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i5-3450 |
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Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
58 W | TDP | 77 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |