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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Xeon w5-2465X vs Core i3-12100F

The Xeon w5-2465X is slightly faster 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 4% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 1 month newer
Up to 1332% more expensive – $1389 vs $115.99

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Up to 1332% cheaper – $115.99 vs $1389
Up to 1278% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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League of Legends2009

Xeon w5-2465X

322FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Elden Ring2022

Xeon w5-2465X

165FPS

Core i3-12100F

163FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Xeon w5-2465X

242FPS

Core i3-12100F

240FPS

Fortnite2017

Xeon w5-2465X

332FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Xeon w5-2465X

217FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Valorant2020

Xeon w5-2465X

692FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Minecraft2011

Xeon w5-2465X

725FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Overwatch 22023

Xeon w5-2465X

546FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Xeon w5-2465X

73%

Core i3-12100F

48%

Xeon w5-2465X ranks 25 points higher.

Coreshelp

Xeon w5-2465X

Core i3-12100F

Xeon w5-2465X has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Xeon w5-2465X

Core i3-12100F

Xeon w5-2465X has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Xeon w5-2465X

33.75 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Xeon w5-2465X has 21.75 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Xeon w5-2465X

3.1 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Xeon w5-2465X

4.7 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Xeon w5-2465X boosts 9% higher.

TDPhelp

Xeon w5-2465X

200W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 142W less power.

Pricehelp

Xeon w5-2465X

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Xeon w5-2465XCore i3-12100F

LGA4677

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Sapphire Rapids

Codenamehelp

Alder Lake-S

Server/Workstation

Segmenthelp

Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Xeon w5-2465X or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Xeon w5-2465X. It's 52% faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games, scoring 73/100 vs 48/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Xeon w5-2465X than Core i3-12100F?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 w5-2465X or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Xeon w5-2465X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Xeon w5-2465X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 73/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Xeon w5-2465X and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Xeon w5-2465X scores 73/100, 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 w5-2465X 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 w5-2465X or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Xeon w5-2465X is the stronger pick at 73/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.