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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-10400 vs Core i3-12100F

The Core i5-10400 is quite a bit slower than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $23.01 more expensive!

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$115.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 38% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 9 months newer
Available for $115.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Core i5-10400

225FPS

Core i3-12100F

308FPS

Overwatch 22023

522FPS

542FPS

545FPS

644FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-10400

193FPS

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-10400

599FPS

Core i3-12100F

678FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i5-10400

205FPS

Core i3-12100F

228FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-10400

206FPS

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-10400

327FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-10400

30%

Core i3-12100F

49%

Core i3-12100F ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-10400

Core i3-12100F

Core i5-10400 has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-10400

Core i3-12100F

Core i5-10400 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-10400

12 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-10400

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

TDPhelp

Core i5-10400

65W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 7W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-10400

$139.00

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Core i3-12100F is $23.01 cheaper.

Core i5-10400Core i3-12100F

LGA1200

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Comet Lake

Codenamehelp

Alder Lake-S

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Desktop

UHD Graphics 630

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-10400 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 63% faster than the Core i5-10400 on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Core i5-10400?expand_more

63% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-10400 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-12100F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-10400 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-10400 scores 30/100, Core i3-12100F scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-10400 or Core i3-12100F bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-10400 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.