Valorant
1440p@144Hz·18:24 played
Player_3b2238·7h ago
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FPSAverage
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FPS1% Low
42%/53°C
59%/57°C
32 GB
49%usage
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX vs Core i3-12100F
The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 $1,079.61 more expensive!
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX27% Score
- Up to 1239% more expensive – $1,188.88 vs $109.27
Core i3-12100F50% Score
- Up to 53% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 3 years and 4 months newer
- Up to 1239% cheaper – $109.27 vs $1,188.88
- Up to 1943% better value for money
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.
L3 Cachehelp
Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX has 52 MB more L3 cache.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i3-12100F has a 10% higher base clock.
Turbo Frequencyhelp
Core i3-12100F boosts 2% higher.
Pricehelp
Core i3-12100F is $1,079.61 cheaper.
SP3r2
Sockethelp
LGA1700Colfax
Codenamehelp
Alder Lake-SDesktop
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DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics2933 MHz (DDR4)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
The Core i3-12100F. It's 85% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 50/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX?expand_more
85% 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 2970WX 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 50/100 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 2970WX and Core i3-12100F?expand_more
Performance: Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX scores 27/100, Core i3-12100F scores 50/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX 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 2970WX or Core i3-12100F?expand_more
The Core i3-12100F is the stronger pick at 50/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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