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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon E-2356G vs Core i3-12100F

The Xeon E-2356G is same performance as 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 221% more expensive – $311 vs $115.99

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Up to 221% cheaper – $115.99 vs $311
Up to 220% better value for money

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

Xeon E-2356G

216FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon E-2356G

309FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Apex Legends2019

Xeon E-2356G

374FPS

Core i3-12100F

374FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon E-2356G

163FPS

Core i3-12100F

163FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon E-2356G

332FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon E-2356G

239FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon E-2356G

711FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon E-2356G

679FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon E-2356G

69%

Core i3-12100F

48%

Xeon E-2356G ranks 21 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon E-2356G

Core i3-12100F

Xeon E-2356G has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon E-2356G

Core i3-12100F

Xeon E-2356G has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon E-2356G

12 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2356G

3.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon E-2356G

5 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon E-2356G boosts 16% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon E-2356G

80W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 22W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon E-2356G

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Xeon E-2356GCore i3-12100F

LGA1200

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LGA1700

Rocket Lake-E

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Alder Lake-S

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

UHD Graphics P750

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon E-2356G or Core i3-12100F?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, Xeon E-2356G or Core i3-12100F?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 Xeon E-2356G and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon E-2356G scores 69/100, Core i3-12100F scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon E-2356G 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 Xeon E-2356G or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

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