Athlon 64 X2 5400+ vs Core i3-12100F
The Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 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.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i3-12100F has a 18% higher base clock.
AM2
Sockethelp
LGA1700Windsor
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphicsunknown
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Athlon 64 X2 5400+ or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
The Core i3-12100F. It's 2600% faster than the Athlon 64 X2 5400+ on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Athlon 64 X2 5400+?expand_more
2600% 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, Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 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 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ and Core i3-12100F?expand_more
Performance: Athlon 64 X2 5400+ scores 2/100, 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 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 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 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 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.
Popular Comparisons
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