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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Xeon E-2356G

The Core i3-12100F is same performance as the Xeon E-2356G 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.

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Quality

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Elden Ring2022

Core i3-12100F

163FPS

Xeon E-2356G

163FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Xeon E-2356G

332FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Xeon E-2356G

309FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-12100F

240FPS

Xeon E-2356G

240FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Xeon E-2356G

216FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Xeon E-2356G

679FPS

Apex Legends2019

Minecraft2011

711FPS

711FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

48%

Xeon E-2356G

69%

Xeon E-2356G ranks 21 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon E-2356G

Xeon E-2356G has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-12100F

Xeon E-2356G

Xeon E-2356G has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon E-2356G

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Xeon E-2356G

3.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon E-2356G

5 GHz

Xeon E-2356G boosts 16% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-12100F

58W

Xeon E-2356G

80W

Core i3-12100F draws 22W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Xeon E-2356G

Core i3-12100FXeon E-2356G

LGA1700

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LGA1200

Alder Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Rocket Lake-E

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics P750

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 Xeon E-2356G?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 Xeon E-2356G?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 Xeon E-2356G?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 48/100, Xeon E-2356G scores 69/100. 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 Xeon E-2356G 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 Xeon E-2356G?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.