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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 4013 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 35% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i5-2400 - 147 vs 109 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400 - 60 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2400 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2400
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - $34.95 vs $121.98
- Up to 61% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-12100 - $0.32 vs $0.83 per FPS
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue
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Core i5-2400
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
109
74%
Value, $/FPS
$0.32/FPS
100%
Price, $
$34.95
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-2400 Quad-Core Processor 3.1 GHz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I52400
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Updated 15720 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i5-2400
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
60 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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