In The Outer Worlds, the Core i3-12100 is same performance as the Core i5-12400F. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $12 cheaper!
Core i3-12100
- Up to 7% cheaper – $167.88 vs $179.99
- Up to 7% cheaper
- Up to 8% better value in The Outer Worlds – $0.61 vs $0.66/FPS
- Up to 8% better value in The Outer Worlds
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 60 vs 65 Watts
- Consumes up to 8% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i5-12400F
No clear advantages
The Outer Worlds FPS Calculator
Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-12400F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
272 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
194 FPS
100%
Price, $
$167.88
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
100%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
272 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
194 FPS
100%
Price, $
$179.99
93%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
92%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-12400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-12400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
98%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-12100 Jan 4th, 2022 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-12400F Jan 4th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2022 | Released | Jan 4th, 2022 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1700 | Socket | LGA1700 |
60 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
