Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F is 4034 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2400.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 47% better in Rust than Core i5-2400 - 233 vs 158 FPS
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i5-2400 - 58 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 63% cheaper than Core i3-12100F - $34.95 vs $94.98
- Up to 46% better value when playing Rust than Core i3-12100F - $0.22 vs $0.41 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
233
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.41/FPS
53%
Price, $
$94.98
36%
FPS Winner
Buy for $94.98 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4315 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
158
67%
Value, $/FPS
$0.22/FPS
100%
Price, $
$34.95
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $34.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4315 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F | vs | Intel Core i5-2400 |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 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 |
58 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
No | Overclockable | No |