How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41/100 overall; Intel Core i5-13400 scores 53.5/100. Intel Core i3-12100 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-13400 wins 15.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-12100 and the Intel Core i5-13400?

Intel Core i3-12100 advantages: 32% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; Lower launch price: $122 vs $221. Intel Core i5-13400 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 55; Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 34; Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 36; 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4; 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-12100 or Intel Core i5-13400?

Intel Core i3-12100 launched cheaper at $122, versus $221 for the Intel Core i5-13400.

Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i5-13400

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100

$122

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13400

$221

55.3Single-core62.5

34.2Multi-core49.3

36Gaming50.2

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-1210015 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+15) and gaming (+14). Intel Core i3-12100 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 i3-12100

32% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Lower launch price: $122 vs $221

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400

Stronger Single-core score: 63 vs 55
Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 34
Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 36
150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
100% higher threads: 16 vs 8

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-13400
Announced	2022	2023
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	60 W+8%	65 W
Max turbo power	89 W	148 W+66%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-13400
Cores	4	10+150%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	8	16+100%
Base clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+7%
L2 cache	5 MB	10 MB+90%
L3 cache	12 MB	20 MB+67%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-13400
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Intel UHD Graphics 730
iGPU clock	1,400 MHz	1,550 MHz+11%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-13400
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-13400
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-13400
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,050Top 36%	2,300+12%Top 29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,700Top 60%	11,300+69%Top 31%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,680Top 35%	1,800+7%Top 29%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,700Top 66%	15,800+82%Top 31%
PassMark	14,000Top 66%	25,600+83%Top 37%

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