In The Outer Worlds, the Core i3-3210 is same performance as the Core i5-12400F. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $21 cheaper!
Core i3-3210
- Up to 12% cheaper – $159.00 vs $179.99
- Up to 12% cheaper
- Up to 12% better value in The Outer Worlds – $0.58 vs $0.66/FPS
- Up to 12% better value in The Outer Worlds
- Consumes up to 15% less energy – 55 vs 65 Watts
- Consumes up to 15% 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
- Is 9 years and 2 days newer – Jan 04, 2022 vs Jan 01, 2013
- Is 9 years and 2 days newer
The Outer Worlds FPS Calculator
Core i3-3210 vs Core i5-12400F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-3210
Jan 1st, 2013
Average FPS
272 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
184 FPS
95%
Price, $
$159
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.58/FPS
100%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
272 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
194 FPS
100%
Price, $
$179.99
88%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
88%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-3210 vs Core i5-12400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-3210 vs Core i5-12400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-3210
Jan 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
17%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-3210 Jan 1st, 2013 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-12400F Jan 4th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 1st, 2013 | Released | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| – | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1155 | Socket | LGA1700 |
55 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |



































































































































