How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-10100F scores 28.9/100 overall; Intel Core i5-12400 scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i3-10100F wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-12400 wins 13.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-10100F and the Intel Core i5-12400?

Intel Core i3-10100F advantages: 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz. Intel Core i5-12400 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 33; Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 28; 200% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 6 MB; 126% higher PassMark: 19,700 vs 8,702; 123% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,900 vs 5,341.

Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-12400

Intel

Intel Core i3-10100F

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-12400

$192

33Single-core56.4

27.6Multi-core41.7

26.3Gamingspec-based46.5

1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+23) and multi-core (+14). Intel Core i3-10100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F

44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400

Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 33
Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 28
200% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 6 MB
126% higher PassMark: 19,700 vs 8,702
123% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 11,900 vs 5,341

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-12400
Spec	Intel Core i3-10100F	Intel Core i5-12400
Announced	2020	2022
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	—	117 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-12400
Spec	Intel Core i3-10100F	Intel Core i5-12400
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	—	6
Efficiency cores	—	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+44%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+2%
L2 cache	—	8 MB
L3 cache	6 MB	18 MB+200%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-12400
Spec	Intel Core i3-10100F	Intel Core i5-12400
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 730
iGPU clock	—	1,450 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-12400
Spec	Intel Core i3-10100F	Intel Core i5-12400
Memory support	DDR4-2666	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-12400
Spec	Intel Core i3-10100F	Intel Core i5-12400
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-12400
Spec	Intel Core i3-10100F	Intel Core i5-12400
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,495Bottom 29%	2,100+40%Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	5,069Bottom 23%	9,400+85%Bottom 48%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,132Bottom 21%	1,690+49%Top 44%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	5,341Bottom 16%	11,900+123%Bottom 45%
PassMark	8,702Bottom 12%	19,700+126%Bottom 35%

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