The Core I3 12100f is roughly 2021-2022s best budget CPU. Worth every cent if you plan on upgrading to a more high Raptor Lake CPU as soon as they release. Or if you just want that sweet feeling of a new socket projected to be used up until the 14th or 15th generation. However, note that the CPU is quad core, so you shouldn't expect your multicore/(multithreaded?) performance to be THE best. Single Core performance is a whole different story, and I would highly recommend looking at the benchmarks online for the i3. Overall, i'd recommend this CPU for people/gamers on a tight budget or people who spend more money on other components like the...view more