Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
Intel
77 Overall Score
vs
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
75 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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Budget
Efficiency
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel Core i3 12100F | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i3 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 12100F | 6526Y |
| Codename | Alder Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 7★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 8 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 5 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 | 37.5★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 80★ |
| TDP | 58★ | 195 |
| Max Turbo Power | 89★ | — |
| 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 (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong efficiency (80th percentile)80th %ile
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong multi thread (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA17000.719score per dollar
vs
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 46770.036score per dollar
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700 offers 20.0x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Intel Core i3 12100F wins 8 specs while Hewlett Packard Enterprise Xeon 6526Y wins 10.
