Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-12400

Intel Core i3-12100F ≈ ₹9,700 today · 2022 Buy now

≈12% higher est. score

Intel Core i5-12400 ≈ ₹14,500 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-12400 scores about 12% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money.

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Core i3-12100F Core i5-12400

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i3-12100F

About ₹4,800 cheaper today

Why pick Core i5-12400

12% higher estimated gaming score
2 more cores (6 vs 4)
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Specifications

	Core i3-12100F	Core i5-12400
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Golden Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Alder Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	4	6
P-cores + E-cores	4P	6P
Threads	8	12
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base clock	3.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	7.5 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	18 MB
TDP (rated)	60 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Locked
Integrated graphics	—	Intel UHD 730
Released	2022	2022
Price today (≈)	₹9,700	₹14,500

FAQ

Is Core i3-12100F better than Core i5-12400?

Core i5-12400 scores about 12% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money.

Which uses less power, Core i3-12100F or Core i5-12400?

Core i3-12100F is rated at 60 W versus 65 W for Core i5-12400.

Which is better value, Core i3-12100F or Core i5-12400?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i5-12400. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.