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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Xeon Gold 6416H

The Core i3-12100F is slightly slower than the Xeon Gold 6416H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 1389% cheaper – $115.99 vs $1444
Up to 1303% better value for money

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Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
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Up to 1389% more expensive – $1444 vs $115.99

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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Xeon Gold 6416H

217FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Xeon Gold 6416H

329FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Xeon Gold 6416H

332FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Xeon Gold 6416H

700FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Xeon Gold 6416H

733FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Xeon Gold 6416H

548FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

238FPS

240FPS

645FPS

666FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

49%

Xeon Gold 6416H

76%

Xeon Gold 6416H ranks 27 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon Gold 6416H

Xeon Gold 6416H has 14 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon Gold 6416H

Xeon Gold 6416H has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon Gold 6416H

45 MB

Xeon Gold 6416H has 33 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Xeon Gold 6416H

2.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 50% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon Gold 6416H

4.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-12100F

58W

Xeon Gold 6416H

165W

Core i3-12100F draws 107W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Xeon Gold 6416H

Core i3-12100FXeon Gold 6416H

LGA1700

Sockethelp

LGA4677

Alder Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Sapphire Rapids

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Xeon Gold 6416H?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6416H. It's 58% faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games, scoring 76/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon Gold 6416H than Core i3-12100F?expand_more

58% 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 6416H?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6416H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon Gold 6416H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 76/100 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 6416H?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 48/100, Xeon Gold 6416H scores 76/100. 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 6416H 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 6416H?expand_more

The Xeon Gold 6416H is the stronger pick at 76/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.