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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i9-7920X vs Core i3-12100F

The Core i9-7920X is quite a bit slower than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $244.80 more expensive!

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CPU

$356.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1136% more expensive – $356.00 vs $111.20

CPU

$111.20View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 35% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 4 years and 5 months newer
Up to 1136% cheaper – $111.20 vs $356.00
Up to 1567% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

Resolution

Quality

Paired GPU

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League of Legends2009

230FPS

309FPS

551FPS

645FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i9-7920X

523FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Dota 22013

Core i9-7920X

195FPS

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Valorant2020

Core i9-7920X

603FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i9-7920X

206FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i9-7920X

328FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i9-7920X

631FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i9-7920X

30%

Core i3-12100F

48%

Core i3-12100F ranks 18 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i9-7920X

Core i3-12100F

Core i9-7920X has 8 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i9-7920X

Core i3-12100F

Core i9-7920X has 16 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i9-7920X

16.5 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core i9-7920X has 4.5 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i9-7920X

4.4 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i9-7920X boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i9-7920X

140W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 82W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i9-7920X

$356.00

Core i3-12100F

$111.20

Core i3-12100F is $244.80 cheaper.

Core i9-7920XCore i3-12100F

LGA2066

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LGA1700

Skylake-X

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2666 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-7920X or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 60% faster than the Core i9-7920X on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 30/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Core i9-7920X?expand_more

60% 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 i9-7920X 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 i9-7920X and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core i9-7920X scores 30/100, 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 i9-7920X 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 i9-7920X 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.