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CPU
Core i5 14400F
Intel
$19999
Core i3 12100F
Intel
$11999
Core Count
10 (6P+4E)4
Thread Count
168
Performance-cores
64
Efficient-cores
40
TDP
65W 58W
Boost TDP
148W 89W
Base Clock
2.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz4.3 GHz
Cooler Included
Yes Yes
Process
10 nm10 nm
ECC Memory Support
Yes No
Integrated Graphics
NoneNone
L2 Cache
9.5 MB5 MB
L3 Cache
20 MB12 MB
Manufacturer Specs
Intel's Site Intel's Site
Microarchitecture
Raptor Lake RefreshAlder Lake
Series
Core i5Core i3
Socket
LGA1700LGA1700
Memory Supported
DDR5DDR5
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Comparison Analysis

Comparing the Core i5 14400F vs Core i3 12100F reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.

The Core i3 12100F is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $80 (67%) less than the Core i5 14400F.

The Core i5 14400F features a higher core count, making it better suited for multitasking and heavy productivity workloads.