Rank #161 of 260C · Mid-Range
Is the Core i3-12100 good for gaming?
The Core i3-12100 is a solid gaming processor — a Mid-Range chip ranked #161 of 260 in our benchmark.
Benchmark score78
Relative gaming performance (Core i5-13400 = 100).
Best GPU pairings for the Core i3-12100
Graphics cards that balance this CPU without bottlenecking, by target resolution.
Pairings are deterministic estimates for comparison — the ideal match depends on your target resolution, frame rate and games.