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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon Gold 6154 vs Core i3-12100F

The Xeon Gold 6154 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 66% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 7 months newer
Available for $109.27

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

Xeon Gold 6154

495FPS

Core i3-12100F

645FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon Gold 6154

200FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon Gold 6154

191FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon Gold 6154

599FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon Gold 6154

325FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon Gold 6154

571FPS

Core i3-12100F

678FPS

Rocket League2015

Xeon Gold 6154

903FPS

Core i3-12100F

986FPS

Dota 22013

Xeon Gold 6154

181FPS

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon Gold 6154

32%

Core i3-12100F

49%

Core i3-12100F ranks 17 points higher.

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Xeon Gold 6154

Core i3-12100F

Xeon Gold 6154 has 14 more cores.

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Xeon Gold 6154

Core i3-12100F

Xeon Gold 6154 has 28 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Gold 6154

24.75 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon Gold 6154 has 12.75 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon Gold 6154

3 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 10% higher base clock.

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Xeon Gold 6154

3.7 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 16% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon Gold 6154

200W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 142W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon Gold 6154

Core i3-12100F

$109.27

Xeon Gold 6154Core i3-12100F

LGA3647

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LGA1700

Skylake-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

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 6154 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 53% faster than the Xeon Gold 6154 on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 32/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Xeon Gold 6154?expand_more

53% 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 6154 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 6154 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon Gold 6154 scores 32/100, 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 6154 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 6154 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.