Which is better, Intel Core i3-12100F or Intel Core i5-13400F?

The Intel Core i5-13400F wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs against the Intel Core i3-12100F.

Core i3-12100F vs Core i5-13400F

Intel

Core i3-12100F

Intel

Core i5-13400F

Specifications

Spec	Core i3-12100F	Core i5-13400F
Performance
Total Cores	4	10+60%
Threads	8	16+50%
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+7%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+32%	2.5 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	12 MB	20 MB+40%
Platform
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Architecture	Alder Lake	Raptor Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	192 GB+33%
Power
TDP	58W+11%	65W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	Yes
Integrated Graphics	None	None

Verdict

The Intel Core i5-13400F wins in 5 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (150% better). The Core i3-12100F wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in Base Clock (32% better).

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Core i3-12100F

Core i5-13400F

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