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Atom 330 vs Core i3-12100F

The Atom 330 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 3% faster on average across 100+ games

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Is 13 years and 10 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

Atom 330

193FPS

Core i3-12100F

193FPS

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced2025

126FPS

123FPS

333FPS

329FPS

Valorant2020

Atom 330

715FPS

Core i3-12100F

697FPS

Dota 22013

Atom 330

271FPS

Core i3-12100F

262FPS

League of Legends2009

Atom 330

279FPS

Core i3-12100F

274FPS

Apex Legends2019

Atom 330

330FPS

Core i3-12100F

314FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Atom 330

242FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Atom 330

26%

Core i3-12100F

49%

Core i3-12100F ranks 23 points higher.

Coreshelp

Atom 330

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Atom 330

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Atom 330

0 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Atom 330

1.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Atom 330

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

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Atom 330

Core i3-12100F

58W

Atom 330 draws 50W less power.

Pricehelp

Atom 330

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Atom 330Core i3-12100F

Intel BGA 437

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LGA1700

Diamondville

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

unknown

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Atom 330 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Atom 330. It's 88% faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games, scoring 26/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Atom 330 than Core i3-12100F?expand_more

88% 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, Atom 330 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Atom 330 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Atom 330 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 26/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Atom 330 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Atom 330 scores 26/100, 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 Atom 330 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 Atom 330 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Atom 330 is the stronger pick at 26/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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