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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

A4-3300M vs Core i3-12100F

The A4-3300M is same performance as the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $119.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Dota 22013

A4-3300M

262FPS

Core i3-12100F

263FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

A4-3300M

193FPS

Core i3-12100F

193FPS

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced2025

A4-3300M

123FPS

Core i3-12100F

124FPS

Valorant2020

696FPS

698FPS

329FPS

329FPS

Apex Legends2019

A4-3300M

314FPS

Core i3-12100F

314FPS

League of Legends2009

A4-3300M

274FPS

Core i3-12100F

274FPS

World of Warcraft2004

A4-3300M

239FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

A4-3300M

20%

Core i3-12100F

50%

Core i3-12100F ranks 30 points higher.

Coreshelp

A4-3300M

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

A4-3300M

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

A4-3300M

0 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

A4-3300M

1.9 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 74% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

A4-3300M

2.5 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 72% higher.

TDPhelp

A4-3300M

35W

Core i3-12100F

58W

A4-3300M draws 23W less power.

Pricehelp

A4-3300M

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

A4-3300MCore i3-12100F

FS1

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LGA1700

Llano

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon HD 6480G IGP

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, A4-3300M or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, A4-3300M or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between A4-3300M and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: A4-3300M scores 20/100, Core i3-12100F scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the A4-3300M 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 A4-3300M or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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