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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen 5 4500

The Core i3-12100F is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 32% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 33% cheaper – $97 vs $99.99
Up to 75% better value for money

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Is 3 months newer
Up to 33% more expensive – $99.99 vs $97

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

207FPS

League of Legends2009

309FPS

239FPS

645FPS

563FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

225FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

678FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

611FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

639FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

199FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i3-12100F

238FPS

Ryzen 5 4500

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-12100F

48%

Ryzen 5 4500

33%

Core i3-12100F ranks 15 points higher.

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Core i3-12100F

Ryzen 5 4500

Ryzen 5 4500 has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-12100F

Ryzen 5 4500

Ryzen 5 4500 has 4 more threads.

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Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Ryzen 5 4500

8 MB

Core i3-12100F has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500

3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500 has a 9% higher base clock.

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Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 4500

4.1 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 5% higher.

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Core i3-12100F

58W

Ryzen 5 4500

65W

Core i3-12100F draws 7W less power.

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Core i3-12100F

Ryzen 5 4500

$99.99

Core i3-12100FRyzen 5 4500

LGA1700

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AM4

Alder Lake-S

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Renoir

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 46% faster than the Ryzen 5 4500 on average across 100+ games, scoring 51/100 vs 35/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

46% 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 i3-12100F or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i3-12100F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 51/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 51/100, Ryzen 5 4500 scores 35/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 5 4500 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 i3-12100F or Ryzen 5 4500?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 51/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.