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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 9 5900HX vs Core i3-12100F

The Ryzen 9 5900HX 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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Up to 10% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year 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

Ryzen 9 5900HX

212FPS

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen 9 5900HX

279FPS

Core i3-12100F

307FPS

Elden Ring2022

Ryzen 9 5900HX

159FPS

Core i3-12100F

163FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 9 5900HX

331FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Apex Legends2019

Ryzen 9 5900HX

370FPS

Core i3-12100F

373FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen 9 5900HX

233FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Minecraft2011

678FPS

709FPS

611FPS

643FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 9 5900HX

49%

Core i3-12100F

49%

Similar overall gaming performance.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 9 5900HX

Core i3-12100F

Ryzen 9 5900HX has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen 9 5900HX

Core i3-12100F

Ryzen 9 5900HX has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 9 5900HX

16 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Ryzen 9 5900HX has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Ryzen 9 5900HX

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 9 5900HX

4.6 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Ryzen 9 5900HX boosts 7% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 9 5900HX

45W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Ryzen 9 5900HX draws 13W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 9 5900HX

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Ryzen 9 5900HXCore i3-12100F

FP6

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LGA1700

Cezanne

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Alder Lake-S

Mobile

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Desktop

Radeon Vega 8

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No Integrated Graphics

4266 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 9 5900HX or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Ryzen 9 5900HX 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 49/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 9 5900HX and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 49/100, Core i3-12100F scores 49/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 9 5900HX 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 9 5900HX or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 49/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.