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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs Core i3-12100F

The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 $733.01 more expensive!

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$849.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 827% more expensive – $849.00 vs $115.99

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$115.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 42% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 3 years and 5 months newer
Up to 827% cheaper – $115.99 vs $849.00
Up to 1213% better value for money

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 Threadripper 2950X

521FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

League of Legends2009

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

220FPS

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

205FPS

Core i3-12100F

216FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

594FPS

Core i3-12100F

679FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

327FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

622FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Dota 22013

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

191FPS

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Counter-Strike 22023

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

538FPS

Core i3-12100F

645FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

27%

Core i3-12100F

48%

Core i3-12100F ranks 21 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Core i3-12100F

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Core i3-12100F

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

32 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 20 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

3.5 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

4.4 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X boosts 2% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

180W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 122W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

$849.00

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Core i3-12100F is $733.01 cheaper.

Ryzen Threadripper 2950XCore i3-12100F

SP3r2

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LGA1700

Colfax

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

2933 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2950X or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 78% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X on average across 100+ games, scoring 48/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Ryzen Threadripper 2950X?expand_more

78% 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 Threadripper 2950X 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 Threadripper 2950X and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2950X scores 27/100, 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 Threadripper 2950X 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 Threadripper 2950X 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.