Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms the more expensive Core i5-10500 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 635 days newer than the more expensive Core i5-10500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10500
- 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
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 8% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i5-10500 - 177 vs 164 FPS
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i5-10500 - €80.94 vs €215.06
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i5-10500 - 58 vs 65 Watts
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Single-Core
1519
68.26966292134831%
Multi-Core
5470
73.35389566849939%
Intel Core i5-10500 | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 58 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |