In Battlefield 6, the Core i5-3230M is quite a bit slower than the Core i3-12100F. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i5-3230M
- Consumes up to 40% less energy – 35 vs 58 Watts
- Consumes up to 40% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i3-12100F
- Up to 59% faster in Battlefield 6 – 97 vs 61 FPS
- Up to 59% faster in Battlefield 6
- Is 9 years and 12 days newer – Jan 14, 2022 vs Jan 01, 2013
- Is 9 years and 12 days newer
Battlefield 6 FPS Calculator
Core i5-3230M vs Core i3-12100F: Comparison of performance and price
Core i5-3230M
Jan 1st, 2013
Average FPS
61 FPS
63%
Min 1% FPS
46 FPS
63%
Price, $
$99.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.63/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-3230M vs Core i3-12100F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-3230M vs Core i3-12100F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-3230M
Jan 1st, 2013
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
25%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
3.2 GHz
74%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-12100F
Jan 14th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i5-3230M Jan 1st, 2013 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i3-12100F Jan 14th, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 1st, 2013 | Released | Jan 14th, 2022 |
| – | MSRP | $97.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| LGAG2 (988B) | Socket | LGA1700 |
35 W | Power Consumption | 58 W |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
