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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Xeon w5-2545

The Core i3-12100F is same performance as the Xeon w5-2545 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 816% cheaper – $119.99 vs $889
Up to 820% better value for money

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Is 2 years and 8 months newer
Up to 816% more expensive – $889 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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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-12100F

648FPS

Xeon w5-2545

647FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

313FPS

Xeon w5-2545

312FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-12100F

543FPS

Xeon w5-2545

543FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

683FPS

Xeon w5-2545

682FPS

Rust2018

Core i3-12100F

325FPS

Xeon w5-2545

325FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

237FPS

Xeon w5-2545

237FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Xeon w5-2545

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

Xeon w5-2545

215FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

54%

Xeon w5-2545

75%

Xeon w5-2545 ranks 21 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon w5-2545

Xeon w5-2545 has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-12100F

Xeon w5-2545

Xeon w5-2545 has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon w5-2545

30 MB

Xeon w5-2545 has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Xeon w5-2545

3.5 GHz

Xeon w5-2545 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon w5-2545

4.7 GHz

Xeon w5-2545 boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-12100F

58W

Xeon w5-2545

210W

Core i3-12100F draws 152W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Xeon w5-2545

Core i3-12100FXeon w5-2545

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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4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Xeon w5-2545?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-12100F or Xeon w5-2545?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-12100F and Xeon w5-2545?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 54/100, Xeon w5-2545 scores 75/100. 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 w5-2545 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 w5-2545?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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