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Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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41Inno Score
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41Inno Score
55.3Single-core55.3
34.2Multi-core34.2
36Gaming36
0 spec wins — Intel Core i3-121002 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41 against 41 for Intel Core i3-12100F. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100F

  • Lower launch price: $97 vs $122

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-12100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-12100F
Announced20222022
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP60 W58 W+3%
Max turbo power89 W89 W
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-12100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-12100F
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads88
Base clock3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.3 GHz
L2 cache5 MB5 MB
L3 cache12 MB12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-12100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-12100F
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 730—
iGPU clock1,400 MHz—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-12100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-12100F
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-12100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-12100F
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i3-12100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100Intel Core i3-12100F
Geekbench 6 (single)2,0502,050
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,7006,700
Cinebench R23 (single)1,6801,680
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,7008,700
PassMark14,00014,100+1%

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