Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i3-12100F
58.4Single-core58.4
33.2Multi-core34
36Gamingspec-based36
0 spec wins — Intel Core i3-121003 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41.5 against 41.8 for Intel Core i3-12100F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i3-12100F edges ahead in multi-core, 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
- 11% higher PassMark: 13,954 vs 12,520
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $122
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 60 W | 58 W+3% |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 89 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680Bottom 50% | 1,680Bottom 50% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Bottom 24% | 8,700Bottom 24% |
| PassMark | 12,520Bottom 22% | 13,954+11%Bottom 27% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,243Bottom 47% | 3,432+6%Top 47% |
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