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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Atom Z3740 vs Core i3-12100F

The Atom Z3740 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 491% faster on average across 100+ games
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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League of Legends2009

68FPS

314FPS

204FPS

649FPS

Overwatch 22023

Atom Z3740

570FPS

Core i3-12100F

543FPS

Rust2018

Atom Z3740

264FPS

Core i3-12100F

326FPS

Valorant2020

Atom Z3740

552FPS

Core i3-12100F

684FPS

Dota 22013

Atom Z3740

171FPS

Core i3-12100F

237FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Atom Z3740

166FPS

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

Fortnite2017

Atom Z3740

360FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Atom Z3740

Core i3-12100F

54%

Core i3-12100F ranks 52 points higher.

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Core i3-12100F has 4 more threads.

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Atom Z3740

0 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

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Atom Z3740

1.333 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 148% higher base clock.

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Atom Z3740

1.867 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 130% higher.

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Atom Z3740

Core i3-12100F

58W

Atom Z3740 draws 56W less power.

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Atom Z3740

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Atom Z3740Core i3-12100F

Intel BGA 1380

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LGA1700

Bay Trail-T

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

HD Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

1066 MHz (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 Z3740 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 2600% faster than the Atom Z3740 on average across 100+ games, scoring 54/100 vs 2/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Atom Z3740?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, Atom Z3740 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 Z3740 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Atom Z3740 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 Atom Z3740 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 Z3740 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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