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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon L5630 vs Core i3-12100F

The Xeon L5630 is much 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 215% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 12 years newer
Available for $108.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Xeon L5630

113FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon L5630

529FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon L5630

208FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon L5630

332FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon L5630

182FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon L5630

538FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Minecraft2011

577FPS

711FPS

341FPS

645FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon L5630

Core i3-12100F

48%

Core i3-12100F ranks 46 points higher.

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12 MB

12 MB

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Xeon L5630

2.133 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 55% higher base clock.

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Xeon L5630

2.4 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 79% higher.

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Xeon L5630

40W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Xeon L5630 draws 18W less power.

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Xeon L5630

Core i3-12100F

$108.95

Xeon L5630Core i3-12100F

LGA1366

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LGA1700

Westmere-EP

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Alder Lake-S

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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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 L5630 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 2300% faster than the Xeon L5630 on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Xeon L5630?expand_more

2300% 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 L5630 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 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon L5630 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon L5630 scores 2/100, 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 L5630 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 L5630 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.