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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

A4-5300B vs Core i3-12100F

The A4-5300B is much slower than 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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Up to 277% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 5 months newer
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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Counter-Strike 22023

A4-5300B

303FPS

Core i3-12100F

648FPS

League of Legends2009

A4-5300B

99FPS

Core i3-12100F

313FPS

Overwatch 22023

A4-5300B

538FPS

Core i3-12100F

543FPS

Valorant2020

A4-5300B

538FPS

Core i3-12100F

683FPS

Rust2018

A4-5300B

265FPS

Core i3-12100F

325FPS

Dota 22013

A4-5300B

169FPS

Core i3-12100F

237FPS

Fortnite2017

A4-5300B

337FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

A4-5300B

177FPS

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

A4-5300B

Core i3-12100F

54%

Core i3-12100F ranks 47 points higher.

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A4-5300B

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 2 more cores.

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A4-5300B

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

A4-5300B

0 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

A4-5300B

3.4 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

A4-5300B has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

A4-5300B

3.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 19% higher.

TDPhelp

A4-5300B

65W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 7W less power.

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A4-5300B

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

A4-5300BCore i3-12100F

FM2

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LGA1700

Trinity

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Radeon HD 7480D

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No Integrated Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, A4-5300B or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 671% faster than the A4-5300B on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than A4-5300B?expand_more

671% 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, A4-5300B 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 54/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between A4-5300B and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: A4-5300B scores 7/100, Core i3-12100F scores 54/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the A4-5300B 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 A4-5300B or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 54/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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