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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-8100T vs Core i5-12450H

The Core i3-8100T is quite a bit slower than the Core i5-12450H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 67% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 10 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-8100T

182FPS

Core i5-12450H

294FPS

Overwatch 22023

516FPS

538FPS

481FPS

629FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-8100T

565FPS

Core i5-12450H

664FPS

Rust2018

Core i3-8100T

284FPS

Core i5-12450H

320FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-8100T

199FPS

Core i5-12450H

214FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-8100T

179FPS

Core i5-12450H

226FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-8100T

324FPS

Core i5-12450H

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-8100T

19%

Core i5-12450H

52%

Core i5-12450H ranks 33 points higher.

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Core i3-8100T

Core i5-12450H

Core i5-12450H has 4 more cores.

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Core i3-8100T

Core i5-12450H

Core i5-12450H has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-8100T

6 MB

Core i5-12450H

12 MB

Core i5-12450H has 6 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz

Core i5-12450H

2 GHz

Core i3-8100T has a 55% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-8100T

Core i5-12450H

4.4 GHz

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Core i3-8100T

35W

Core i5-12450H

45W

Core i3-8100T draws 10W less power.

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Core i3-8100T

$48.59

Core i5-12450H

Core i3-8100TCore i5-12450H

LGA1151

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Intel BGA 1744

Coffee Lake

Codenamehelp

Alder Lake-H

Desktop

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Mobile

UHD Graphics 630

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UHD Graphics

2400 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-8100T or Core i5-12450H?expand_more

The Core i5-12450H. It's 174% faster than the Core i3-8100T on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-12450H than Core i3-8100T?expand_more

174% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-8100T or Core i5-12450H?expand_more

The Core i5-12450H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-12450H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 52/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-8100T and Core i5-12450H?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-8100T scores 19/100, Core i5-12450H scores 52/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-8100T or Core i5-12450H bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-8100T or Core i5-12450H?expand_more

The Core i5-12450H is the stronger pick at 52/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.