Intel Core i3-12100E vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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Intel Core i3-12100E or Intel Core i3-12100E – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-12100E features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 10000
12 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-12100E Name Intel Core i5-10400F
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100E is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 12
4x Golden Cove Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Q1/2021 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Generation --
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
89 W TDP (PL2) None
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
125 $ Release price 157 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
5.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
6984
6984
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014
Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
5884
5884

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2119
2119
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1594
1594
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120