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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Xeon W-11955M

The Core i3-12100F is slightly faster than the Xeon W-11955M on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$115.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 months newer
Up to 542% cheaper – $115.99 vs $623
Up to 562% better value for money

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Up to 542% more expensive – $623 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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League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Xeon W-11955M

300FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i3-12100F

163FPS

Xeon W-11955M

162FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-12100F

240FPS

Xeon W-11955M

237FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Xeon W-11955M

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Xeon W-11955M

215FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Xeon W-11955M

669FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Xeon W-11955M

701FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Xeon W-11955M

540FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

48%

Xeon W-11955M

66%

Xeon W-11955M ranks 18 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon W-11955M

Xeon W-11955M has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon W-11955M

Xeon W-11955M has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon W-11955M

24 MB

Xeon W-11955M has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Xeon W-11955M

2.1 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 57% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon W-11955M

5 GHz

Xeon W-11955M boosts 16% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-12100F

58W

Xeon W-11955M

35W

Xeon W-11955M draws 23W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Xeon W-11955M

Core i3-12100FXeon W-11955M

LGA1700

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Intel BGA 1787

Alder Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Tiger Lake-H

Desktop

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Server/Workstation

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

UHD Graphics 750

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 W-11955M?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 38% faster than the Xeon W-11955M on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 66/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Xeon W-11955M?expand_more

38% 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 W-11955M?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 48/100 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 W-11955M?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 48/100, Xeon W-11955M scores 66/100. 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 W-11955M 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 W-11955M?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.