Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i5-9400F
Our index puts the Intel Core i3-12100F roughly 11% ahead of the Intel Core i5-9400F. This is an estimate for ranking, not a measured benchmark, and the gap varies considerably by title and by resolution.
| Specification | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-9400F |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Generation | 12th Gen (Alder Lake) | 9th Gen (Coffee Lake Refresh) |
| Multi-thread index | 68 (better) | 61 |
| Single-thread index | 97 (better) | 85 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 (better) |
| Threads | 8 (better) | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz (better) | 2.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz (better) | 4.1 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| TDP | 58 W (better) | 65 W |
| Release year | 2022 (better) | 2019 |
| Integrated graphics | No | No |
Green marks the stronger figure for that row only — for power draw and PSU requirement, lower is treated as better. Performance indexes are CanMyPcPlay estimates; read how they are derived.
Which should you pick?
- Games follow single-thread. For gaming, the single-thread index matters more than core count.
- Creative work follows multi-thread. Rendering, compiling and encoding scale with cores.
- Sockets differ. Moving between platforms usually means a new motherboard and often new memory.