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

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Intel Core i5-12400F or Intel Core i5-12400F – 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 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.
The Intel Core i3-13100F features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-13100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400F Name Intel Core i3-13100F
Intel Core i 12000 Group Intel Core i 13000
12 Generation 13
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i3-13100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 3.4 GHz
None None 4x Golden Cove
6 CPU Cores 4
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
6x Golden Cove Cores None
None None 4.5 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
12 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.5 GHz Frequency None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400F does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-13100F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
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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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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.
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 58 W watts.
117 W TDP (PL2) 89 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12400F 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 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-13100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
18.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
7.5 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2023
Alder Lake S Architecture Alder Lake S Refresh
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
167 $ Release price 109 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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10 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
8843
8843

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
6835
6835

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8668
8668
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
7943
7943

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784
Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3368
3368

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2272
2272
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2197
2197

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1770
1770
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-13100F
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1751
1751
Intel Core i5-12400F
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623