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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12400F vs Core i3-13100

The Core i5-12400F is slightly slower than the Core i3-13100 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's $15.00 more expensive!

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CPU

$159.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 30% more expensive – $159.99 vs $144.99

CPU

$144.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Up to 30% cheaper – $144.99 vs $159.99
Up to 31% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-12400F

241FPS

Core i3-13100

242FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-12400F

317FPS

Core i3-13100

320FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-12400F

216FPS

Core i3-13100

217FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-12400F

687FPS

Core i3-13100

691FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-12400F

332FPS

Core i3-13100

332FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-12400F

720FPS

Core i3-13100

723FPS

Dota 22013

653FPS

657FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-12400F

52%

Core i3-13100

52%

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Core i5-12400F

Core i3-13100

Core i5-12400F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-12400F

Core i3-13100

Core i5-12400F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-12400F

18 MB

Core i3-13100

12 MB

Core i5-12400F has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12400F

2.5 GHz

Core i3-13100

3.4 GHz

Core i3-13100 has a 36% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-12400F

4.4 GHz

Core i3-13100

4.5 GHz

Core i3-13100 boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-12400F

65W

Core i3-13100

60W

Core i3-13100 draws 5W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-12400F

$159.99

Core i3-13100

$144.99

Core i3-13100 is $15.00 cheaper.

Core i5-12400FCore i3-13100

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Alder Lake-S

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Raptor Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 730

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12400F or Core i3-13100?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12400F or Core i3-13100?expand_more

The Core i3-13100 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-13100 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 52/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12400F and Core i3-13100?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-12400F scores 52/100, Core i3-13100 scores 52/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-12400F or Core i3-13100 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 i5-12400F or Core i3-13100?expand_more

The Core i3-13100 is the stronger pick at 52/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.