Core i3-12100F vs Core i3-1220P
The Core i3-12100F is slightly faster than the Core i3-1220P on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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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 120% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
Intel BGA 1744Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-PDesktop
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MobileNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
UHD Graphics 64EU Mobile3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Core i3-1220P?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 i3-12100F or Core i3-1220P?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 i3-12100F and Core i3-1220P?expand_more
Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 49/100, Core i3-1220P scores 15/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i3-12100F or Core i3-1220P 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 i3-12100F or Core i3-1220P?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
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