HowManyFPS Desktop App v1.28.0Track Bottlenecks and Boost Your FPSOpen HowManyFPS.com on your PC to benchmark

CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Xeon Platinum 8180M

The Core i3-12100F is much faster than the Xeon Platinum 8180M on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

bar_chartBenchmarks groupCommunity calculateFPS Calculator compressBottleneck Calculator

CPU

$109.27View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 111% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 7 months newer
Available for $109.27

CPU

View All CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

View Compare All GPUs

Select GPU

League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Xeon Platinum 8180M

158FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

216FPS

194FPS

645FPS

440FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Xeon Platinum 8180M

551FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Xeon Platinum 8180M

324FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Xeon Platinum 8180M

173FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Xeon Platinum 8180M

581FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Xeon Platinum 8180M

517FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

49%

Xeon Platinum 8180M

20%

Core i3-12100F ranks 29 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon Platinum 8180M

Xeon Platinum 8180M has 24 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon Platinum 8180M

Xeon Platinum 8180M has 48 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon Platinum 8180M

38.5 MB

Xeon Platinum 8180M has 26.5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Xeon Platinum 8180M

2.5 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon Platinum 8180M

3.8 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 13% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-12100F

58W

Xeon Platinum 8180M

205W

Core i3-12100F draws 147W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$109.27

Xeon Platinum 8180M

Core i3-12100FXeon Platinum 8180M

LGA1700

Sockethelp

LGA3647

Alder Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Skylake-SP

Desktop

Segmenthelp

Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

DDR4

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Xeon Platinum 8180M?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 145% faster than the Xeon Platinum 8180M on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 20/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Xeon Platinum 8180M?expand_more

145% 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 Platinum 8180M?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 49/100 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 Platinum 8180M?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 49/100, Xeon Platinum 8180M scores 20/100. 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 Platinum 8180M 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 Platinum 8180M?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.