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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen Z1

The Core i3-12100F is slightly slower than the Ryzen Z1 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 5% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 4 months newer

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

Ryzen Z1

327FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Ryzen Z1

547FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Ryzen Z1

332FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Ryzen Z1

698FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

216FPS

217FPS

645FPS

664FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

235FPS

Ryzen Z1

245FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Ryzen Z1

731FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i3-12100F

47%

Ryzen Z1

57%

Ryzen Z1 ranks 10 points higher.

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Core i3-12100F

Ryzen Z1

Ryzen Z1 has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-12100F

Ryzen Z1

Ryzen Z1 has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Ryzen Z1

16 MB

Ryzen Z1 has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Ryzen Z1

3.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Ryzen Z1

4.9 GHz

Ryzen Z1 boosts 14% higher.

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Core i3-12100F

58W

Ryzen Z1

15W

Ryzen Z1 draws 43W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i3-12100F

$108.95

Ryzen Z1

Core i3-12100FRyzen Z1

LGA1700

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FP8

Alder Lake-S

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Phoenix2

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon 740M

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Ryzen Z1?expand_more

The Ryzen Z1. It's 21% faster than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games, scoring 57/100 vs 47/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen Z1 than Core i3-12100F?expand_more

21% 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 Ryzen Z1?expand_more

The Ryzen Z1 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen Z1 worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 57/100 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 Ryzen Z1?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 47/100, Ryzen Z1 scores 57/100. 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 Ryzen Z1 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 Ryzen Z1?expand_more

The Ryzen Z1 is the stronger pick at 57/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.