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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Atom N2800 vs Core i3-12100F

The Atom N2800 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.

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Up to 591% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 3 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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League of Legends2009

59FPS

314FPS

169FPS

649FPS

Overwatch 22023

Atom N2800

584FPS

Core i3-12100F

543FPS

Rust2018

Atom N2800

265FPS

Core i3-12100F

326FPS

Valorant2020

Atom N2800

560FPS

Core i3-12100F

684FPS

Dota 22013

Atom N2800

172FPS

Core i3-12100F

237FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Atom N2800

161FPS

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

Fortnite2017

Atom N2800

370FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Atom N2800

Core i3-12100F

54%

Core i3-12100F ranks 54 points higher.

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Atom N2800

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 2 more cores.

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Atom N2800

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 4 more threads.

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Atom N2800

0 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Atom N2800

1.867 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 77% higher base clock.

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Atom N2800

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

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Atom N2800

Core i3-12100F

58W

Atom N2800 draws 51W less power.

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Atom N2800

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Atom N2800Core i3-12100F

Intel BGA 559

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LGA1700

Cedarview

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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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, Atom N2800 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 N2800 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 Atom N2800 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Atom N2800 scores 0/100, 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 Atom N2800 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 N2800 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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