Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i5-10400F
55.3Single-core28.6
34.2Multi-core32.5
36Gamingspec-based36
10 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 32.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+27) and multi-core (+2). Intel Core i5-10400F 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 i3-12100F
- Stronger single-core score: 55 vs 29
- 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 51% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,680 vs 1,114
- 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $173
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400F
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+11% | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | — |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+14% | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+233% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700Bottom 34% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680+51%Top 45% | 1,114Bottom 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700+6%Bottom 29% | 8,219Bottom 27% |
| PassMark | 14,100+17%Bottom 24% | 12,094Bottom 19% |
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