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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-1000NG4 vs Core i3-12100F

The Core i3-1000NG4 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 72% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 11 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

Core i3-1000NG4

200FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-1000NG4

597FPS

Core i3-12100F

716FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-1000NG4

188FPS

Core i3-12100F

314FPS

Fortnite2017

325FPS

332FPS

490FPS

650FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-1000NG4

569FPS

Core i3-12100F

684FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-1000NG4

180FPS

Core i3-12100F

237FPS

Rocket League2015

Core i3-1000NG4

901FPS

Core i3-12100F

990FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-1000NG4

26%

Core i3-12100F

49%

Core i3-12100F ranks 23 points higher.

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Core i3-1000NG4

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-1000NG4

Core i3-12100F

Core i3-12100F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-1000NG4

4 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-1000NG4

1.1 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 200% higher base clock.

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Core i3-1000NG4

3.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 34% higher.

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Core i3-1000NG4

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-1000NG4 draws 49W less power.

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Core i3-1000NG4

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Core i3-1000NG4Core i3-12100F

Intel BGA 1044

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LGA1700

Ice Lake-Y

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Plus (48EU)

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR4

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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, Core i3-1000NG4 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 88% faster than the Core i3-1000NG4 on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 26/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Core i3-1000NG4?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, Core i3-1000NG4 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 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-1000NG4 and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-1000NG4 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 Core i3-1000NG4 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 Core i3-1000NG4 or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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