In The Callisto Protocol, the Core i3-9100 is slower than the Core i5-12400F and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $10 cheaper!
Core i3-9100
- Up to 6% cheaper – $169.95 vs $179.99
- Up to 6% cheaper
- 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
- Up to 19% faster in The Callisto Protocol – 143 vs 120 FPS
- Up to 19% faster in The Callisto Protocol
- Is 3 years and 4 months newer – Jan 04, 2022 vs Sep 01, 2018
- Is 3 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 11% better value in The Callisto Protocol – $1.25 vs $1.41/FPS
- Up to 11% better value in The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol FPS Calculator
Core i3-9100 vs Core i5-12400F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Average FPS
120 FPS
84%
Min 1% FPS
86 FPS
83%
Price, $
$169.95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.41/FPS
89%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
143 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
104 FPS
100%
Price, $
$179.99
94%
Value, $/FPS
$1.25/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i5-12400F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-9100 vs Core i5-12400F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-9100
Sep 1st, 2018
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
69%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i3-9100 Sep 1st, 2018 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i5-12400F Jan 4th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2018 | Released | Jan 4th, 2022 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $174.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGA1151 | Socket | LGA1700 |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 2400 MHz (DDR4) | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
