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

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Intel Core i3-12100F or Intel Core i3-12100F – 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 i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F, 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.
12 Generation 10
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Intel Core i3-12100F Name Intel Core i5-10400F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 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
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 6
8 Threads 12
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4x Golden Cove Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 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.
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
89 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100F 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
Alder Lake S Architecture Comet Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1200
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
97 $ Release price 157 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
5.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8443
8443
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
8191
8191

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
7428
7428
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6322
6322

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6422
6422
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
6014
6014

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3548
3548
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3352
3352

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3204
3204
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
3197
3197

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2157
2157
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1433
1433

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1716
1716
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1658
1658
Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1120
1120

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10400F
6C 12T @ 2.9 GHz
1341
1341
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1204
1204