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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon Gold 5315Y vs Core i3-12100F

The Xeon Gold 5315Y is quite a bit slower 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 40% faster on average across 100+ games
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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 Gold 5315Y

205FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon Gold 5315Y

222FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon Gold 5315Y

596FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon Gold 5315Y

624FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon Gold 5315Y

327FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Xeon Gold 5315Y

233FPS

Core i3-12100F

238FPS

Overwatch 22023

521FPS

542FPS

541FPS

645FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon Gold 5315Y

42%

Core i3-12100F

49%

Core i3-12100F ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Gold 5315Y

Core i3-12100F

Xeon Gold 5315Y has 4 more cores.

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Xeon Gold 5315Y

Core i3-12100F

Xeon Gold 5315Y has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Gold 5315Y

12 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon Gold 5315Y

3.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon Gold 5315Y

3.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 19% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon Gold 5315Y

140W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 82W less power.

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Xeon Gold 5315Y

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Xeon Gold 5315YCore i3-12100F

LGA4189

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LGA1700

Ice Lake-SP

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Alder Lake-S

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon Gold 5315Y or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 17% faster than the Xeon Gold 5315Y on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 42/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Xeon Gold 5315Y?expand_more

17% 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, Xeon Gold 5315Y or Core i3-12100F?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 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon Gold 5315Y and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon Gold 5315Y scores 42/100, Core i3-12100F scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Xeon Gold 5315Y 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 Gold 5315Y or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.