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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 7 265K vs Core i3-12100F

The Core Ultra 7 265K is quite a bit faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $204.72 more expensive!

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$313.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 34% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 10 months newer
Up to 306% more expensive – $313.99 vs $109.27

CPU

$109.27View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 306% cheaper – $109.27 vs $313.99
Up to 202% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core Ultra 7 265K

427FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Fortnite2017

Core Ultra 7 265K

319FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core Ultra 7 265K

225FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core Ultra 7 265K

181FPS

Core i3-12100F

163FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core Ultra 7 265K

267FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Destiny 22017

Core Ultra 7 265K

588FPS

Core i3-12100F

596FPS

Valorant2020

Core Ultra 7 265K

808FPS

Core i3-12100F

678FPS

Minecraft2011

Core Ultra 7 265K

847FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 7 265K

73%

Core i3-12100F

51%

Core Ultra 7 265K ranks 22 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core Ultra 7 265K

Core i3-12100F

Core Ultra 7 265K has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core Ultra 7 265K

Core i3-12100F

Core Ultra 7 265K has 12 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core Ultra 7 265K

30 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core Ultra 7 265K has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265K

3.9 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265K has a 18% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 7 265K

5.5 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core Ultra 7 265K boosts 28% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 7 265K

125W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 67W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 7 265K

$313.99

Core i3-12100F

$109.27

Core i3-12100F is $204.72 cheaper.

Core Ultra 7 265KCore i3-12100F

LGA1851

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LGA1700

Arrow Lake-S

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

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No Integrated Graphics

6400 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 7 265K or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265K. It's 43% faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games, scoring 73/100 vs 51/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 7 265K than Core i3-12100F?expand_more

43% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 7 265K or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core Ultra 7 265K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 73/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 7 265K and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core Ultra 7 265K scores 73/100, Core i3-12100F scores 51/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core Ultra 7 265K or Core i3-12100F bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 7 265K or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core Ultra 7 265K is the stronger pick at 73/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.