Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
Intel
77 Overall Score
vs
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
Dell
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
88 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
The Intel Core i3-12100F is widely praised as an exceptional budget CPU for gaming and everyday tasks, offering great value and performance. Users highlight its cool and quiet operation, compatibility with mid-range GPUs, and ease of use. Some concerns include the loud stock cooler and lack of an LGA1700 mounting bracket for aftermarket coolers.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great gaming performance
- Runs cool and quiet
- Compatible with mid-range GPUs
- Easy to install
Cons
- Loud stock cooler
- No LGA1700 mounting bracket
- Not overclockable
Value for money 8
Gaming performance 7
Cooling and noise 4
Compatibility 3
Ease of installation 2
Stock cooler 3
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i3 12100F | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 | Xeon |
| Model | 12100F | 5-2637 V2 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 7 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 32★ |
| P-cores | 4 | 48★ |
| Threads | 8 | 64★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 5 | 48★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 64★ |
| TDP | 58★ | 200 |
| Max Turbo Power | 89★ | 350 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong platform (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong efficiency (81st percentile)81st %ile
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 12100F
Scores 77 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.
