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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Xeon Gold 5418Y

The Core i3-12100F is slightly faster than the Xeon Gold 5418Y on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 14% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 1439% cheaper – $119.99 vs $1493
Up to 1656% better value for money

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Is 1 year newer
Up to 1439% more expensive – $1493 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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League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

314FPS

Xeon Gold 5418Y

275FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Xeon Gold 5418Y

212FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-12100F

544FPS

Xeon Gold 5418Y

533FPS

Dota 22013

237FPS

216FPS

651FPS

607FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-12100F

717FPS

Xeon Gold 5418Y

674FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

684FPS

Xeon Gold 5418Y

644FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Xeon Gold 5418Y

331FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-12100F

50%

Xeon Gold 5418Y

60%

Xeon Gold 5418Y ranks 10 points higher.

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Core i3-12100F

Xeon Gold 5418Y

Xeon Gold 5418Y has 20 more cores.

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Core i3-12100F

Xeon Gold 5418Y

Xeon Gold 5418Y has 40 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon Gold 5418Y

45 MB

Xeon Gold 5418Y has 33 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Xeon Gold 5418Y

2 GHz

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

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Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon Gold 5418Y

3.8 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 13% higher.

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Core i3-12100F

58W

Xeon Gold 5418Y

185W

Core i3-12100F draws 127W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Xeon Gold 5418Y

Core i3-12100FXeon Gold 5418Y

LGA1700

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LGA4677

Alder Lake-S

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Sapphire Rapids

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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4400 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Xeon Gold 5418Y?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 20% faster than the Xeon Gold 5418Y on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 60/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Xeon Gold 5418Y?expand_more

20% 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 Gold 5418Y?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 50/100 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 Gold 5418Y?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 50/100, Xeon Gold 5418Y scores 60/100. 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 Gold 5418Y 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 Gold 5418Y?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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