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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon W-11955M vs Core i3-12100F

The Xeon W-11955M is slightly 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 542% more expensive – $623 vs $115.99

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Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 8 months newer
Up to 542% cheaper – $115.99 vs $623
Up to 562% 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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Quality

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Elden Ring2022

Xeon W-11955M

162FPS

Core i3-12100F

163FPS

League of Legends2009

Xeon W-11955M

299FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon W-11955M

237FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon W-11955M

332FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon W-11955M

669FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon W-11955M

215FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon W-11955M

540FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon W-11955M

701FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon W-11955M

67%

Core i3-12100F

48%

Xeon W-11955M ranks 19 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon W-11955M

Core i3-12100F

Xeon W-11955M has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon W-11955M

Core i3-12100F

Xeon W-11955M has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon W-11955M

24 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon W-11955M has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-11955M

2.1 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 57% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon W-11955M

5 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon W-11955M boosts 16% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon W-11955M

35W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Xeon W-11955M draws 23W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon W-11955M

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Xeon W-11955MCore i3-12100F

Intel BGA 1787

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LGA1700

Tiger Lake-H

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Alder Lake-S

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 750

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 W-11955M or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 40% faster than the Xeon W-11955M on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 67/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Xeon W-11955M?expand_more

40% 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 W-11955M 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 W-11955M and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon W-11955M scores 67/100, 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 W-11955M 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 W-11955M 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.