Core i3-14100 vs Core i5-12400F

Intel Core i3-14100 ≈ ₹15,300 today Buy now

Intel Core i5-12400F ≈ ₹16,000 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i3-14100 and Core i5-12400F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i3-14100 Core i5-12400F

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Why pick Core i3-14100

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Core i5-12400F

2 more cores (6 vs 4)

Specifications

	Core i3-14100	Core i5-12400F
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Golden Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh (Alder Lake die)	Alder Lake
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	4	6
P-cores + E-cores	4P	6P
Threads	8	12
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	4.4 GHz
Base clock	3.5 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
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
Price today (≈)	₹15,300	₹16,000

FAQ

Is Core i3-14100 better than Core i5-12400F?

Core i3-14100 and Core i5-12400F are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features.

Which uses less power, Core i3-14100 or Core i5-12400F?

Core i3-14100 is rated at 60 W versus 65 W for Core i5-12400F.

Which is better value, Core i3-14100 or Core i5-12400F?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.