Core i3-12100F vs Sempron 3850
The Core i3-12100F is same performance as the Sempron 3850 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i3-12100F has a 154% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
AM1Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
KabiniDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon R3 Mobile Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
1600 MHz (DDR3)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Sempron 3850?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 Sempron 3850?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 Sempron 3850?expand_more
Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 50/100, Sempron 3850 scores 50/100. 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 Sempron 3850 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 Sempron 3850?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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