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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core 7 251E vs Core i3-12100F

The Core 7 251E is slightly slower than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

HowManyFPS Team · Prices updated 15 September 2026 · FPS from real gameplay sessions · Browse benchmarks

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Is 3 years newer
Up to 296% more expensive – $384 vs $119.99

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 296% cheaper – $119.99 vs $384
Up to 302% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core 7 251E

193FPS

Core i3-12100F

193FPS

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced2025

122FPS

123FPS

329FPS

329FPS

Valorant2020

Core 7 251E

689FPS

Core i3-12100F

697FPS

Dota 22013

Core 7 251E

259FPS

Core i3-12100F

262FPS

League of Legends2009

Core 7 251E

274FPS

Core i3-12100F

274FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core 7 251E

314FPS

Core i3-12100F

314FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core 7 251E

238FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core 7 251E

48%

Core i3-12100F

49%

Core i3-12100F ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core 7 251E

Core i3-12100F

Core 7 251E has 20 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core 7 251E

Core i3-12100F

Core 7 251E has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core 7 251E

36 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core 7 251E has 24 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core 7 251E

2.1 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 57% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core 7 251E

5.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core 7 251E boosts 30% higher.

TDPhelp

Core 7 251E

65W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 7W less power.

Pricehelp

Core 7 251E

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Core 7 251ECore i3-12100F

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Bartlett Lake

Codenamehelp

Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core 7 251E 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, Core 7 251E 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 Core 7 251E and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core 7 251E scores 48/100, 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 Core 7 251E 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 Core 7 251E 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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