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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

A8-4555M vs Core i3-12100F

The A8-4555M is slightly faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

HowManyFPS Team · Prices updated 15 September 2026 · FPS from real gameplay sessions · Browse benchmarks

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games

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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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Grand Theft Auto V2013

A8-4555M

193FPS

Core i3-12100F

193FPS

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced2025

124FPS

123FPS

329FPS

329FPS

Valorant2020

A8-4555M

701FPS

Core i3-12100F

697FPS

Dota 22013

A8-4555M

264FPS

Core i3-12100F

262FPS

League of Legends2009

A8-4555M

274FPS

Core i3-12100F

274FPS

Apex Legends2019

A8-4555M

314FPS

Core i3-12100F

314FPS

World of Warcraft2004

A8-4555M

240FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

A8-4555M

21%

Core i3-12100F

49%

Core i3-12100F ranks 28 points higher.

Coreshelp

Threadshelp

Core i3-12100F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

A8-4555M

0 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

A8-4555M

1.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 106% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

A8-4555M

2.4 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 79% higher.

TDPhelp

A8-4555M

19W

Core i3-12100F

58W

A8-4555M draws 39W less power.

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A8-4555M

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

A8-4555MCore i3-12100F

FP2

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LGA1700

Trinity

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon HD 7600G IGP

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No Integrated Graphics

1333 MHz (DDR3)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, A8-4555M 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, A8-4555M 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 A8-4555M and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: A8-4555M scores 21/100, Core i3-12100F scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the A8-4555M 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 A8-4555M 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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