Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
Intel
77 Overall Score
vs
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
HP
17 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
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i3 12100F | HP Celeron N4500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 | Celeron |
| Model | 12100F | N4500 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Jasper Lake |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | 7★ | 10 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4★ | 2 |
| P-cores | 4★ | 2 |
| Threads | 8★ | 2 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 5★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 12★ | 4 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | Intel BGA 1338 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | 8 |
| TDP | 58 | 6★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 89 | 20★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | None Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD 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
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average multi thread (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average ai (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average single thread (31st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
HP Celeron N4500 2-core Intel BGA 1338
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 12100F
Scores 77 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.
