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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 1200 vs Core i3-12100F

The Ryzen 3 1200 is quite a bit slower than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $29.18 cheaper!

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CPU

$82.02View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 12% more expensive – $82.02 vs $111.20

CPU

$111.20View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 79% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 6 months newer
Up to 12% cheaper – $111.20 vs $82.02
Up to 101% 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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Quality

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League of Legends2009

179FPS

309FPS

475FPS

645FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 3 1200

516FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen 3 1200

178FPS

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 3 1200

563FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 3 1200

198FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 3 1200

324FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 3 1200

591FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 3 1200

17%

Core i3-12100F

48%

Core i3-12100F ranks 31 points higher.

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Core i3-12100F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 3 1200

8 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 1200

3.1 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 3 1200

3.4 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 26% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 3 1200

65W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 7W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 3 1200

$82.02

Core i3-12100F

$111.20

Ryzen 3 1200 is $29.18 cheaper.

Ryzen 3 1200Core i3-12100F

AM4

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LGA1700

Zen

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 182% faster than the Ryzen 3 1200 on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 17/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Ryzen 3 1200?expand_more

182% 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, Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i3-12100F?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 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 3 1200 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 3 1200 scores 17/100, Core i3-12100F scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 3 1200 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 Ryzen 3 1200 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.