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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Xeon E5-2430L

The Core i3-12100F is much faster than the Xeon E5-2430L on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 243% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 9 months newer
Available for $119.99

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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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League of Legends2009

313FPS

107FPS

648FPS

324FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-12100F

543FPS

Xeon E5-2430L

532FPS

Rust2018

Core i3-12100F

325FPS

Xeon E5-2430L

266FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

683FPS

Xeon E5-2430L

537FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

237FPS

Xeon E5-2430L

169FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

Xeon E5-2430L

180FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Xeon E5-2430L

334FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-12100F

54%

Xeon E5-2430L

11%

Core i3-12100F ranks 43 points higher.

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Core i3-12100F

Xeon E5-2430L

Xeon E5-2430L has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-12100F

Xeon E5-2430L

Xeon E5-2430L has 4 more threads.

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Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon E5-2430L

15 MB

Xeon E5-2430L has 3 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Xeon E5-2430L

2 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 65% higher base clock.

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Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon E5-2430L

2.5 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 72% higher.

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Core i3-12100F

58W

Xeon E5-2430L

60W

Core i3-12100F draws 2W less power.

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Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Xeon E5-2430L

Core i3-12100FXeon E5-2430L

LGA1700

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LGA1356

Alder Lake-S

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Sandy Bridge-EN

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Xeon E5-2430L?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 391% faster than the Xeon E5-2430L on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 11/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Xeon E5-2430L?expand_more

391% 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 Xeon E5-2430L?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 54/100 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 Xeon E5-2430L?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 54/100, Xeon E5-2430L scores 11/100. 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 E5-2430L 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 E5-2430L?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 54/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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