How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i5-12400F scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 7 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-12400F wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i5-12400F?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 56; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 2,100; 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 36; Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 39; 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i5-12400F?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $167 for the Intel Core i5-12400F.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-12400F

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-12400F

$167

65.8Single-core56.4

36.4Multi-core41.7

38.5Gaming46.5

7 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+8) and Multi-core (+5). Intel Core i3-14100F 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 i3-14100F

Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 56
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
17% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 2,100
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 36
Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 39
50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-12400F
Announced	2024	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 i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-12400F
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.5 GHz+40%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz+7%	4.4 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	8 MB+50%
L3 cache	12 MB	18 MB+50%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	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 i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-12400F
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-12400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-12400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+17%	2,100
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600	9,400+9%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+8%	1,690
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100	11,900+31%
PassMark	14,500	19,700+36%

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