Processors comparison
Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-12400
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Both use the LGA 1700 socket. Check a motherboard's CPU support list before swapping one for the other; older boards can need a BIOS update.
- The Core i3-12100 has 4 cores / 8 threads; the Core i5-12400 has 6 cores / 12 threads.
- Memory support differs: Core i3-12100 DDR5, Core i5-12400 DDR4, DDR5.
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Core i3-12100 | Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Alder Lake |
| Series | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 6Higher |
| Threads | 8 | 12Higher |
| Max boost clock | Unknown | 4.4 GHz |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 60 W | 65 W |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | Unknown | Yes |
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