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Core i3-12100F: Far Cry 3
$94.99
In Far Cry 3, the Core i3-12100F outperforms 73% desktop CPUs. It's the best pick gaming CPU for $100. You may consider the faster Ryzen 5 9600X.
Released in 2012
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Core i3-12100F in Far Cry 3
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Released in 2012
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Core i3-12100F's Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 28th, 2022 |
| MSRP | $97.00 |
| Current Price | $94.99 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Codename | Alder Lake-S |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Power Consumption | 58W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| HowManyFPS Rank | TOP 138 (Desktop) |
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| RAM | 3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5) |
| Overclock Support | Not Overclockable |
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