How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41/100 overall; Intel Core i5-14400F scores 53.9/100. Intel Core i3-12100 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-14400F wins 13.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-12100 and the Intel Core i5-14400F?

Intel Core i3-12100 advantages: 32% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; Lower launch price: $122 vs $196. Intel Core i5-14400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 55; Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 34; 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4; 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8; 90% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 5 MB.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-12100 or Intel Core i5-14400F?

Intel Core i3-12100 launched cheaper at $122, versus $196 for the Intel Core i5-14400F.

Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i5-14400F

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100

$122

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14400F

$196

55.3Single-core64.4

34.2Multi-core48.5

36Gamingspec-based50.9

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-1210013 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.9 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+14) and single-core (+9). 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 $196

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14400F

Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 55
Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 34
150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
90% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 5 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-14400F
Announced	2022	2024
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 i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-14400F
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	4.7 GHz+9%
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 i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-14400F
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730	—
iGPU clock	1,400 MHz	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-14400F
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	192 GB+50%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-14400F
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i5-14400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,050Top 48%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,700Bottom 34%	—
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,680Top 45%	1,794+7%Top 41%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,700Bottom 29%	15,858+82%Top 40%
PassMark	14,000Bottom 24%	25,421+82%Bottom 48%

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