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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Core i9-12950HX

The Core i3-12100F is same performance as the Core i9-12950HX on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 508% cheaper – $119.99 vs $590
Up to 507% better value for money

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Is 4 months newer
Up to 508% more expensive – $590 vs $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

Core i3-12100F

262FPS

Core i9-12950HX

263FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

354FPS

Core i9-12950HX

354FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-12100F

250FPS

Core i9-12950HX

250FPS

Rocket League2015

1024FPS

1025FPS

690FPS

690FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

726FPS

Core i9-12950HX

727FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

219FPS

Core i9-12950HX

219FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

330FPS

Core i9-12950HX

330FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

49%

Core i9-12950HX

20%

Core i3-12100F ranks 29 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F

Core i9-12950HX

Core i9-12950HX has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-12100F

Core i9-12950HX

Core i9-12950HX has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core i9-12950HX

30 MB

Core i9-12950HX has 18 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i9-12950HX

2.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 43% higher base clock.

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Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i9-12950HX

5 GHz

Core i9-12950HX boosts 16% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i9-12950HX

55W

Core i9-12950HX draws 3W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Core i9-12950HX

Core i3-12100FCore i9-12950HX

LGA1700

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Intel BGA 1964

Alder Lake-S

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Alder Lake-HX

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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UHD Graphics 770

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

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 i9-12950HX?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, Core i3-12100F or Core i9-12950HX?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 Core i3-12100F and Core i9-12950HX?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 49/100, Core i9-12950HX scores 20/100. 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 i9-12950HX 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 i9-12950HX?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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