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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 3 5400U vs Core i3-12100F

The Ryzen 3 5400U is 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 31% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Available for $108.95

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 3 5400U

524FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 3 5400U

237FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 3 5400U

328FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 3 5400U

207FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen 3 5400U

638FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Valorant2020

609FPS

679FPS

561FPS

645FPS

Destiny 22017

Ryzen 3 5400U

595FPS

Core i3-12100F

596FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Ryzen 3 5400U

38%

Core i3-12100F

48%

Core i3-12100F ranks 10 points higher.

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8 MB

12 MB

Core i3-12100F has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 3 5400U

2.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 27% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 3 5400U

4 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 7% higher.

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Ryzen 3 5400U

15W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Ryzen 3 5400U draws 43W less power.

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Ryzen 3 5400U

Core i3-12100F

$108.95

Ryzen 3 5400UCore i3-12100F

FP6

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LGA1700

Cezanne-U

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon Vega 6

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 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, Ryzen 3 5400U or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 26% faster than the Ryzen 3 5400U on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 38/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Ryzen 3 5400U?expand_more

26% 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, Ryzen 3 5400U 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 Ryzen 3 5400U and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 3 5400U scores 38/100, 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 Ryzen 3 5400U 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 Ryzen 3 5400U 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.