Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-12400F
33Single-core56.4
27.6Multi-core41.7
26.3Gamingspec-based46.5
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400F 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 i5-12400F
- 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
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-10100F | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| 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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