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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-14650HX vs Core i3-12100F

The Core i7-14650HX is faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 20% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer

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Available for $97

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 i7-14650HX

221FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

League of Legends2009

375FPS

309FPS

711FPS

645FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-14650HX

254FPS

Core i3-12100F

240FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-14650HX

750FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-14650HX

786FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i7-14650HX

245FPS

Core i3-12100F

238FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-14650HX

276FPS

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-14650HX

70%

Core i3-12100F

50%

Core i7-14650HX ranks 20 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-14650HX

Core i3-12100F

Core i7-14650HX has 12 more cores.

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Core i7-14650HX

Core i3-12100F

Core i7-14650HX has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-14650HX

30 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core i7-14650HX has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-14650HX

2.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 50% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-14650HX

5.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i7-14650HX boosts 21% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-14650HX

55W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i7-14650HX draws 3W less power.

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Core i7-14650HX

Core i3-12100F

Core i7-14650HXCore i3-12100F

Intel BGA 1964

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LGA1700

Raptor Lake-HX

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 710

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-14650HX or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i7-14650HX. It's 40% faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games, scoring 70/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-14650HX than Core i3-12100F?expand_more

40% 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 i7-14650HX or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i7-14650HX is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-14650HX worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 70/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-14650HX and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-14650HX scores 70/100, Core i3-12100F scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-14650HX or Core i3-12100F 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 i7-14650HX or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i7-14650HX is the stronger pick at 70/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.