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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 outperforms the cheaper FX-8320 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-12100 is 3360 days newer than the cheaper FX-8320.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 43% better in Far Cry 3 than FX-8320 - 173 vs 121 FPS
- Consumes up to 52% less energy than AMD FX-8320 - 60 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD FX-8320 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD FX-8320
- Up to 38% cheaper than Core i3-12100 - CA$111.14 vs CA$178.13
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i3-12100 Alder Lake CPU LGA 1700 3.3 GHz Quad-Core 60W 12MB Cache Desktop Processor
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AMD FX-Series FX-8320 CPU Used 8-Core 8-Thread Desktop Processor 3.5 GHz 8M 125W Socket AM3+
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-12100
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FX-8320
Desktop • Oct 23rd, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100 | vs | AMD FX-8320 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
| Core i3 | Collection | FX |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vishera |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 17.5x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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