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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-10850H vs Core i3-12100F

The Core i7-10850H is quite a bit 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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Up to 35% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 10 months newer
Available for $115.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-10850H

206FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-10850H

230FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i7-10850H

153FPS

Core i3-12100F

163FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i7-10850H

366FPS

Core i3-12100F

374FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-10850H

328FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-10850H

223FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-10850H

631FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-10850H

603FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i7-10850H

36%

Core i3-12100F

48%

Core i3-12100F ranks 12 points higher.

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Core i7-10850H

Core i3-12100F

Core i7-10850H has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-10850H

Core i3-12100F

Core i7-10850H has 4 more threads.

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Core i7-10850H

12 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-10850H

2.7 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

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

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Core i7-10850H

5.1 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i7-10850H boosts 19% higher.

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Core i7-10850H

45W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i7-10850H draws 13W less power.

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Core i7-10850H

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Core i7-10850HCore i3-12100F

Intel BGA 1440

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LGA1700

Comet Lake-H

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2933 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-10850H or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 33% faster than the Core i7-10850H on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 36/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Core i7-10850H?expand_more

33% 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 i7-10850H 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 48/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-10850H and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-10850H scores 36/100, Core i3-12100F scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-10850H 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 i7-10850H or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 48/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.