Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
Intel
77 Overall Score
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
Empowered PC
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
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Ai Llm
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Specifications
| Intel Core i3 12100F | Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i3 | — |
| Model | 12100F | — |
| Codename | Alder Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | — |
| Process | 7★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4★ | — |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 8★ | — |
| Base Clock | No data | |
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 5★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | — |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 58★ | — |
| 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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X
- Strong single thread (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong multi thread (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA17000.033score per dollar
vs
Empowered PC Ryzen 7 5700X0.011score per dollar
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i3 12100F
Scores 77 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.
