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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs E-300

The Core i3-12100F is slightly slower than the E-300 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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  • Is 10 years and 7 months newer
  • Available for $119.99
  • Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i3-12100F ranks 27 points higher.

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Core i3-12100F has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-12100F has 6 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp
AMD E-300 Logo
E-300
0 MB
Base Frequencyhelp
AMD E-300 Logo
E-300
1.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 154% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

E-300 draws 40W less power.

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LGA1700
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FT1
Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Zacate
Desktop
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Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon HD 6310 IGP
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
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DDR3
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or E-300?expand_more
The E-300. It's 117% faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 50/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is E-300 than Core i3-12100F?expand_more
117% 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 E-300?expand_more
The E-300 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the E-300 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 23/100 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 E-300?expand_more
Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 50/100, E-300 scores 23/100. 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 E-300 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 E-300?expand_more
The E-300 is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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