Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100F outperforms Core i5-8279U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100F is 1028 days newer than Core i5-8279U.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8279U
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than Intel Core i3-12100F - 28 vs 58 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i3-12100F doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100F
- Performs up to 15% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-8279U - 195 vs 170 FPS
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
195
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.49/FPS
100%
Price, $
$94.98
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Apr 3rd, 2019
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8279U | vs | Intel Core i3-12100F |
---|---|---|
Apr 3rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i3 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel BGA 1526 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
28 W | TDP | 58 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Iris Pro Plus 655 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |