The Core i5-12400F is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-10320 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $2.35 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12400F
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i3-10320
- Up to 2% cheaper – $108.99 vs $111.34
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12400F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-12400F vs Core i3-10320 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$111.34
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.54/FPS
100%
Core i3-10320
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
189
93%
Min 1% FPS
125
93%
Price, $
$108.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
95%
Core i5-12400F vs Core i3-10320 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12400F vs Core i3-10320 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12400F vs Core i3-10320 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12400F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
66%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-10320
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12400F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-10320 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
| $174.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Comet Lake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
