Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
Intel
77 Overall Score
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be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 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
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Specifications
| Intel Core i3 12100F | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 12100F | 1200 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 7★ | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| P-cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 5★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 12★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 16 |
| TDP | 58★ | 270 |
| Max Turbo Power | 89★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | — |
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 (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong efficiency (80th percentile)80th %ile
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 12100F
Scores 77 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.
