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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

A6-7480 vs Core i3-12100F

The A6-7480 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 158% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 3 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

A6-7480

389FPS

Core i3-12100F

648FPS

League of Legends2009

A6-7480

133FPS

Core i3-12100F

313FPS

Overwatch 22023

A6-7480

520FPS

Core i3-12100F

543FPS

Valorant2020

A6-7480

541FPS

Core i3-12100F

683FPS

Rust2018

A6-7480

271FPS

Core i3-12100F

325FPS

Dota 22013

A6-7480

170FPS

Core i3-12100F

237FPS

Fortnite2017

A6-7480

326FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

A6-7480

188FPS

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

A6-7480

15%

Core i3-12100F

54%

Core i3-12100F ranks 39 points higher.

Coreshelp

A6-7480

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 2 more cores.

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A6-7480

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

A6-7480

0 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

A6-7480

3.5 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

A6-7480 has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

A6-7480

3.8 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 13% higher.

TDPhelp

A6-7480

45W

Core i3-12100F

58W

A6-7480 draws 13W less power.

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A6-7480

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

A6-7480Core i3-12100F

FM2+

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LGA1700

Carrizo

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Radeon R5

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No Integrated Graphics

2133 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, A6-7480 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 260% faster than the A6-7480 on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 15/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than A6-7480?expand_more

260% 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, A6-7480 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 A6-7480 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: A6-7480 scores 15/100, 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 A6-7480 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 A6-7480 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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