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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Phenom II X6 1045T

The Core i3-12100F is much faster than the Phenom II X6 1045T on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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$115.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 228% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 11 years and 6 months newer
Available for $115.99

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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

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Phenom II X6 1045T

109FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

239FPS

208FPS

645FPS

332FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Phenom II X6 1045T

532FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Phenom II X6 1045T

169FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

678FPS

Phenom II X6 1045T

538FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Phenom II X6 1045T

333FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Phenom II X6 1045T

181FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

49%

Phenom II X6 1045T

Core i3-12100F ranks 48 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i3-12100F

Phenom II X6 1045T

Phenom II X6 1045T has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i3-12100F

Phenom II X6 1045T

Core i3-12100F has 2 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Phenom II X6 1045T

6 MB

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

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Phenom II X6 1045T

2.7 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 22% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Phenom II X6 1045T

3.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 34% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i3-12100F

58W

Phenom II X6 1045T

95W

Core i3-12100F draws 37W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Phenom II X6 1045T

Core i3-12100FPhenom II X6 1045T

LGA1700

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AM3

Alder Lake-S

Codenamehelp

Thuban

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

1333 MHz (DDR2), 1333 MHz (DDR3)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Phenom II X6 1045T?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 4800% faster than the Phenom II X6 1045T on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 1/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Phenom II X6 1045T?expand_more

4800% 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 Phenom II X6 1045T?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 i3-12100F and Phenom II X6 1045T?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 49/100, Phenom II X6 1045T scores 1/100. 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 Phenom II X6 1045T 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 Phenom II X6 1045T?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.