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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-1334U vs Core i3-12100F

The Core i5-1334U is slightly slower than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Is 1 year newer
Up to 251% more expensive – $340 vs $119.99

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Up to 7% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 251% cheaper – $119.99 vs $340
Up to 275% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

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Overwatch 22023

Core i5-1334U

537FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-1334U

689FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Valorant2020

658FPS

679FPS

623FPS

645FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-1334U

213FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-1334U

289FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-1334U

332FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Dota 22013

Core i5-1334U

223FPS

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-1334U

49%

Core i3-12100F

47%

Core i5-1334U ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-1334U

Core i3-12100F

Core i5-1334U has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-1334U

Core i3-12100F

Core i5-1334U has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-1334U

12 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-1334U

1.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

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

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-1334U

4.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i5-1334U boosts 7% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-1334U

15W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i5-1334U draws 43W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-1334U

Core i3-12100F

$119.99

Core i5-1334UCore i3-12100F

Intel BGA 1744

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Raptor Lake-U

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Iris Xe Graphics 80EU

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5200 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-1334U or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 4% faster than the Core i5-1334U on average across 100+ games, scoring 47/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Core i5-1334U?expand_more

4% 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 i5-1334U or Core i3-12100F?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 47/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-1334U and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-1334U scores 49/100, Core i3-12100F scores 47/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-1334U or Core i3-12100F 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 i5-1334U or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 47/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.