Core i3-12100 vs Processor 300

≈49% higher est. score

Intel Core i3-12100 ≈ ₹12,300 today · 2022 Buy now

Intel Processor 300 ≈ ₹8,200 today Buy now

Verdict: Core i3-12100 scores about 49% higher than Processor 300 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i3-12100 Processor 300

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i3-12100

49% higher estimated gaming score
2 more cores (4 vs 2)

Why pick Processor 300

14 W lower rated TDP (46 W vs 60 W)
About ₹4,100 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i3-12100	Processor 300
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Raptor Cove + Gracemont
Code name	Alder Lake	Raptor Lake Refresh
Process	Intel 7	Intel 7
Cores	4	2
P-cores + E-cores	4P	2P
Threads	8	4
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	—
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	6 MB
TDP (rated)	60 W	46 W
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4/DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Locked
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	Intel UHD 710
Released	2022	—
Price today (≈)	₹12,300	₹8,200

FAQ

Is Core i3-12100 better than Processor 300?

Core i3-12100 scores about 49% higher than Processor 300 in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings.

Which uses less power, Core i3-12100 or Processor 300?

Processor 300 is rated at 46 W versus 60 W for Core i3-12100.

Which is better value, Core i3-12100 or Processor 300?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.