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Core i3-8100T vs Core i5-12400

Core i3-8100T vs Core i5-12400: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core I3-8100T I3 8100T 3.1 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread CPU Processor 6M 35WLGA 1151

Buy for $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 358228 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for $153 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 358227 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-8100T

3.1 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-8100T Logo
Intel Core I3-8100T I3 8100T 3.1 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread CPU Processor 6M 35WLGA 1151

Buy for $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 358228 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12400

2.5 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for $153 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 358227 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i3-8100T on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12400 is 1373 days newer than the more expensive Core i3-8100T.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-8100T

  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i5-12400 - 35 vs 65 Watts

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400

  • Performs up to 21% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-8100T - 148 vs 122 FPS
  • Up to 14% cheaper than Core i3-8100T - $153.0 vs $178.02
  • Up to 29% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i3-8100T - $1.03 vs $1.46 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8100T - 12 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Grand Theft Auto V.

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-8100T Logo
Core i3-8100T

Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018


FPS

122

82.43243243243244%

Value, $/FPS

$1.46/FPS

70.54794520547945%

Price, $

$178.02

85%

Intel Core I3-8100T I3 8100T 3.1 GHz Quad-Core Quad-Thread CPU Processor 6M 35WLGA 1151

Buy for $178.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 358228 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

148

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.03/FPS

100%

Price, $

$153

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12400 Desktop Processor 18M Cache, up to 4.40 GHz

Buy for $153 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 358227 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-8100T Logo
Core i3-8100T

Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-8100T Logo
Core i3-8100T

Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018


Single-Core

1073

49.24277191372189%

Multi-Core

3027

34.214988131570024%

Intel Core i5-12400 Logo
Core i5-12400

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

8847

100%

Intel Core i3-8100T Logo

Intel Core i3-8100T

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Intel Core i5-12400

Apr 2nd, 2018Release Date
Jan 4th, 2022
Core i3CollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameAlder Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
4Threads
12
3.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.5 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
35 W
TDP65 W
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
31.0x
Multiplier25.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 730
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i3-8100T or Core i5-12400

Grand Theft Auto V, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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