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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Celeron N2830 vs Core i3-12100F

The Celeron N2830 is same performance as the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Is 8 years newer
  • Available for $119.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F ranks 29 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-12100F has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F has a 53% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F boosts 78% higher.

TDPhelp

Celeron N2830 draws 51W less power.

Intel BGA 1170
Sockethelp
LGA1700
Bay Trail-M
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-S
Mobile
Segmenthelp
Desktop
HD Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
DDR3
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron N2830 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Celeron N2830 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Celeron N2830 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more
Performance: Celeron N2830 scores 21/100, Core i3-12100F scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron N2830 or Core i3-12100F bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Celeron N2830 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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