Processor

Intel Core i5-11400F vs Intel Core i3-12100F

Name: Intel Core i5-11400F
Brand: Intel

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

Verdict

A · Intel

Intel Core i5-11400F

Intel Core i5-11400F page

B · Intel

Intel Core i3-12100F

Intel Core i3-12100F page

Intel Core i5-11400F is 7% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

Intel Core i5-11400F leads on 2 parameters, Intel Core i3-12100F on 1.

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

Difference per parameter

Gaming performance
84
78
Cores and threads
6/12
4/8
Power efficiency
65 W
58 W
Platform freshness
LGA1200 · DDR4
LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
L3 cache
12 MB
12 MB

Profile of both sides

Intel Core i5-11400FIntel Core i3-12100F

Specifications side by side

	Side AIntel Core i5-11400F	Side BIntel Core i3-12100F
Performance index	84better	78
Cores / threads	6/12better	4/8
Base clock	2.6 GHz	3.3 GHzbetter
Boost clock	4.4 GHzbetter	4.3 GHz
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB
Power draw (TDP)	65 W	58 Wbetter
Socket	LGA1200	LGA1700
Memory support	DDR4	DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphics	No	No
Process node	Intel 14 nm	Intel 7
Released	Q1 2021	Q1 2022

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