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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Atom E3815 vs Core i3-12100F

The Atom E3815 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.

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games

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Is 8 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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Dota 22013

Atom E3815

266FPS

Core i3-12100F

263FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Atom E3815

193FPS

Core i3-12100F

193FPS

Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced2025

Atom E3815

125FPS

Core i3-12100F

124FPS

Valorant2020

706FPS

698FPS

333FPS

329FPS

Apex Legends2019

Atom E3815

330FPS

Core i3-12100F

314FPS

League of Legends2009

Atom E3815

279FPS

Core i3-12100F

274FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Atom E3815

240FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Atom E3815

23%

Core i3-12100F

50%

Core i3-12100F ranks 27 points higher.

Coreshelp

Atom E3815

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 3 more cores.

Threadshelp

Atom E3815

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 7 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Atom E3815

0 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Atom E3815

1.467 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 125% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Atom E3815

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

TDPhelp

Atom E3815

Core i3-12100F

58W

Atom E3815 draws 53W less power.

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Atom E3815

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Atom E3815Core i3-12100F

Intel BGA 1170

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LGA1700

Bay Trail-I

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

HD Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Atom E3815 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, Atom E3815 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 Atom E3815 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Atom E3815 scores 23/100, Core i3-12100F scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Atom E3815 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 E3815 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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