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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Athlon Gold 7220U vs Core i3-12100F

The Athlon Gold 7220U is quite a bit 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 74% faster on average across 100+ games
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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League of Legends2009

185FPS

314FPS

485FPS

649FPS

Overwatch 22023

Athlon Gold 7220U

516FPS

Core i3-12100F

543FPS

Rust2018

Athlon Gold 7220U

284FPS

Core i3-12100F

326FPS

Valorant2020

Athlon Gold 7220U

567FPS

Core i3-12100F

684FPS

Dota 22013

Athlon Gold 7220U

180FPS

Core i3-12100F

237FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Athlon Gold 7220U

199FPS

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

Fortnite2017

Athlon Gold 7220U

324FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Athlon Gold 7220U

30%

Core i3-12100F

54%

Core i3-12100F ranks 24 points higher.

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Athlon Gold 7220U

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 2 more cores.

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Athlon Gold 7220U

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Athlon Gold 7220U

4 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core i3-12100F has 8 MB more L3 cache.

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Athlon Gold 7220U

2.4 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 38% higher base clock.

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Athlon Gold 7220U

3.7 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 16% higher.

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Athlon Gold 7220U

15W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Athlon Gold 7220U draws 43W less power.

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Athlon Gold 7220U

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Athlon Gold 7220UCore i3-12100F

FT6

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LGA1700

Mendocino

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon 610M

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No Integrated Graphics

5500 MHz (LPDDR5)

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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, Athlon Gold 7220U or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 80% faster than the Athlon Gold 7220U on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Athlon Gold 7220U?expand_more

80% 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 Gold 7220U 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 Gold 7220U and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Athlon Gold 7220U scores 30/100, 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 Gold 7220U 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 Gold 7220U 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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