Processor

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

Name: Intel Core i3-12100F
Brand: Intel

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

Verdict

A · Intel

Intel Core i3-12100F

Intel Core i3-12100F page

B · Intel

Intel Core i5-10400F

Intel Core i5-10400F page

Intel Core i3-12100F is 5% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i3-12100F leads on 2 parameters, Intel Core i5-10400F on 1.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Difference per parameter

Gaming performance
78
74
Cores and threads
4/8
6/12
Power efficiency
58 W
65 W
Platform freshness
LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
LGA1200 · DDR4
L3 cache
12 MB
12 MB

Profile of both sides

Intel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i5-10400F

Specifications side by side

	Side AIntel Core i3-12100F	Side BIntel Core i5-10400F
Performance index	78better	74
Cores / threads	4/8	6/12better
Base clock	3.3 GHzbetter	2.9 GHz
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	4.3 GHz
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB
Power draw (TDP)	58 Wbetter	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Memory support	DDR4 / DDR5	DDR4
Integrated graphics	No	No
Process node	Intel 7	Intel 14 nm
Released	Q1 2022	Q2 2020

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