How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-12400F scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 5 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-12400F wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i5-12400F?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $109 vs $167. Intel Core i5-12400F advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 34; 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8; 50% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 5 MB.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i5-12400F?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $167 for the Intel Core i5-12400F.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-12400F

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-12400F

$167

57Single-core56.4

33.7Multi-core41.7

37.3Gamingspec-based46.5

5 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+8). Intel Core i3-13100F 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 i3-13100F

50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
36% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $109 vs $167

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F

Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 34
50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
50% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 5 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-12400F
Announced	2023	2022
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	117 W+6%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-12400F
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.4 GHz+36%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz+2%	4.4 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	8 MB+50%
L3 cache	12 MB	18 MB+50%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-12400F
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-12400F
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-12400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,100Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	9,400Bottom 48%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653Top 47%	1,690+2%Top 44%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	11,900+47%Bottom 45%
PassMark	14,653Bottom 27%	19,700+34%Bottom 35%

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