Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i5-12400F

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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 i5-12400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-12100F Name Intel Core i5-12400F
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 12000
12 Generation 12
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

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 i5-12400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400F is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
8 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Golden Cove Cores 6x Golden Cove
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
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 i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
-- Execution units --
-- Release date --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Direct X --
-- Technology --
GPU name
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AV1 --
-- VP9 --
-- VC-1 --
-- VP8 --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- AVC --
-- 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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) 117 W
 
 

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 i5-12400F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
5.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
12.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
97 $ Release price 167 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
8443
8443

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
6422
6422

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8668
8668
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
7428
7428

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3204
3204

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4772
4772
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3352
3352

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2197
2197
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2157
2157

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1716
1716
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1658
1658
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623