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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Core i7-11600H

The Core i3-12100F is slightly faster than the Core i7-11600H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$119.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 months newer
Up to 307% cheaper – $119.99 vs $395
Up to 343% better value for money

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Up to 307% more expensive – $395 vs $119.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Quality

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Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Core i7-11600H

653FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Core i7-11600H

213FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Core i7-11600H

684FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Core i7-11600H

535FPS

League of Legends2009

309FPS

284FPS

645FPS

617FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Core i7-11600H

332FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Core i7-11600H

220FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

48%

Core i7-11600H

49%

Core i7-11600H ranks 1 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F

Core i7-11600H

Core i7-11600H has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-12100F

Core i7-11600H

Core i7-11600H has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core i7-11600H

18 MB

Core i7-11600H has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i7-11600H

2.5 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 32% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i7-11600H

4.6 GHz

Core i7-11600H boosts 7% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i7-11600H

35W

Core i7-11600H draws 23W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Core i7-11600H

Core i3-12100FCore i7-11600H

LGA1700

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Intel BGA 1787

Alder Lake-S

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Tiger Lake-H

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 750

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Core i7-11600H?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 2% faster than the Core i7-11600H on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Core i7-11600H?expand_more

2% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-12100F or Core i7-11600H?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-12100F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-12100F and Core i7-11600H?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 48/100, Core i7-11600H 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 i3-12100F or Core i7-11600H 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 i7-11600H?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.