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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Xeon W-2155

The Core i3-12100F is quite a bit faster than the Xeon W-2155 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 36% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 5 months newer
Up to 1385% cheaper – $115.99 vs $1440
Up to 1916% better value for money

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Up to 1385% more expensive – $1440 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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Xeon W-2155

206FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Xeon W-2155

228FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Xeon W-2155

600FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Xeon W-2155

629FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Xeon W-2155

328FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-12100F

238FPS

Xeon W-2155

233FPS

Overwatch 22023

542FPS

522FPS

645FPS

548FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

49%

Xeon W-2155

44%

Core i3-12100F ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon W-2155

Xeon W-2155 has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon W-2155

Xeon W-2155 has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon W-2155

13.75 MB

Xeon W-2155 has 1.75 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Xeon W-2155

3.3 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon W-2155

4.5 GHz

Xeon W-2155 boosts 5% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-12100F

58W

Xeon W-2155

140W

Core i3-12100F draws 82W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Xeon W-2155

Core i3-12100FXeon W-2155

LGA1700

Sockethelp

LGA2066

Alder Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Skylake-W

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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2666 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Xeon W-2155?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 9% faster than the Xeon W-2155 on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 44/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Xeon W-2155?expand_more

9% 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-2155?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-2155?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 48/100, Xeon W-2155 scores 44/100. 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-2155 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-2155?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.