Celeron N5100 vs Core i3-12100F
The Celeron N5100 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.
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.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i3-12100F has a 200% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 1338
Sockethelp
LGA1700Jasper Lake
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-SMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 24EU Mobile
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2933 MHz (DDR4), 2933 MHz (LPDDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Celeron N5100 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 N5100 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 N5100 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more
Performance: Celeron N5100 scores 19/100, Core i3-12100F scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Celeron N5100 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 N5100 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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