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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Core i3-N300

The Core i3-12100F is much faster than the Core i3-N300 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 57% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 219% cheaper – $97 vs $309
Up to 399% better value for money

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Is 1 year newer
Up to 219% more expensive – $309 vs $97

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-12100F

645FPS

Core i3-N300

508FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Core i3-N300

184FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Core i3-N300

202FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Core i3-N300

200FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Core i3-N300

578FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-12100F

240FPS

Core i3-N300

217FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Core i3-N300

606FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Core i3-N300

325FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-12100F

50%

Core i3-N300

31%

Core i3-12100F ranks 19 points higher.

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Core i3-12100F

Core i3-N300

Core i3-N300 has 4 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

12 MB

6 MB

Core i3-12100F has 6 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-N300

0.1 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 3200% higher base clock.

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Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-N300

3.7 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 16% higher.

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Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-N300

Core i3-N300 draws 51W less power.

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Core i3-12100F

Core i3-N300

Core i3-12100FCore i3-N300

LGA1700

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Intel BGA 1264

Alder Lake-S

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Gracemont

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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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 i3-12100F or Core i3-N300?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 67% faster than the Core i3-N300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Core i3-N300?expand_more

67% 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 i3-12100F or Core i3-N300?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 50/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-12100F and Core i3-N300?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 50/100, Core i3-N300 scores 30/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-12100F or Core i3-N300 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 i3-12100F or Core i3-N300?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.