Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·7h ago
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FPSAverage
328
FPS1% Low
29%/54°C
29%/62°C
32 GB
39%usage
Pentium Gold G5400T vs Core i3-12100F
The Pentium Gold G5400T is much slower than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $49.00 cheaper!
Pentium Gold G5400T7% Score
- Up to 52% cheaper – $59.95 vs $108.95
Core i3-12100F48% Score
- Up to 141% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years and 10 months newer
- Up to 59% better value for money
- Up to 52% more expensive – $108.95 vs $59.95
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 6% higher base clock.
LGA1151
Sockethelp
LGA1700Coffee Lake
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-SDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 610
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2400 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Pentium Gold G5400T or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
The Core i3-12100F. It's 586% faster than the Pentium Gold G5400T on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Pentium Gold G5400T?expand_more
586% 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, Pentium Gold G5400T 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 Pentium Gold G5400T and Core i3-12100F?expand_more
Performance: Pentium Gold G5400T scores 7/100, 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 Pentium Gold G5400T 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 Pentium Gold G5400T 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.
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