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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon Platinum 8358P vs Core i3-12100F

The Xeon Platinum 8358P 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 63% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 months newer
Available for $115.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Apex Legends2019

Xeon Platinum 8358P

366FPS

Core i3-12100F

374FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon Platinum 8358P

150FPS

Core i3-12100F

163FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon Platinum 8358P

194FPS

Core i3-12100F

310FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon Platinum 8358P

201FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon Platinum 8358P

216FPS

Core i3-12100F

240FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon Platinum 8358P

325FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon Platinum 8358P

574FPS

Core i3-12100F

680FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon Platinum 8358P

602FPS

Core i3-12100F

712FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Xeon Platinum 8358P

33%

Core i3-12100F

50%

Core i3-12100F ranks 17 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P

Core i3-12100F

Xeon Platinum 8358P has 28 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P

Core i3-12100F

Xeon Platinum 8358P has 56 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P

48 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon Platinum 8358P has 36 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P

2.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 27% higher base clock.

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Xeon Platinum 8358P

3.4 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 26% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P

240W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 182W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon Platinum 8358P

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Xeon Platinum 8358PCore 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

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon Platinum 8358P or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 52% faster than the Xeon Platinum 8358P on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 33/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Xeon Platinum 8358P?expand_more

52% 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 Platinum 8358P 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 50/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon Platinum 8358P and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon Platinum 8358P scores 33/100, 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 Xeon Platinum 8358P 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 Platinum 8358P or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.