The Core i3-12100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-4150 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$54.12 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4150
- Up to 34% cheaper – CA$104.88 vs CA$159.00
- Consumes up to 10% less energy – 54 vs 60 Watts
Core i3-12100 vs Core i3-4150 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
CA$159
65%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
74%
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
179
89%
Min 1% FPS
119
89%
Price, CA$
CA$104.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.58/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100 vs Core i3-4150 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i3-4150 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i3-4150 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4150 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Haswell |
| 60 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
