The Core i3-12100F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-6100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i3-12100F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-6100
- Consumes up to 12% less energy – 51 vs 58 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i3-12100F vs Core i3-6100
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100F
Jan 6th, 2022
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
151
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
198
90%
Min 1% FPS
136
90%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i3-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100F vs Core i3-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100F
Jan 6th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i3-6100
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
4 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 6th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| $97.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Skylake |
| 58 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
