The Core i3-12300 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-8400T. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-12300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8400T
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 35 vs 60 Watts
Core i3-12300 vs Core i5-8400T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12300
Jan 5th, 2022
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
154
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
200
89%
Min 1% FPS
139
90%
Price, $
$113.37
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
100%
Core i3-12300 vs Core i5-8400T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12300 vs Core i5-8400T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12300 vs Core i5-8400T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12300
Jan 5th, 2022
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
75%
Base Frequency
1.7 GHz
49%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
75%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12300 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8400T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
$143.00 | MSRP | $182.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 60 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 1.7 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
