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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX vs Core i3-12100F

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is slightly slower than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $591.00 more expensive!

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$699.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1085% more expensive – $699.95 vs $108.95

CPU

$108.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 18% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year and 6 months newer
Up to 1085% cheaper – $108.95 vs $699.95
Up to 1294% 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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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

262FPS

Core i3-12100F

308FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

530FPS

Core i3-12100F

542FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

229FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

632FPS

Core i3-12100F

678FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

330FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

210FPS

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

Counter-Strike 22023

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

591FPS

Core i3-12100F

644FPS

Minecraft2011

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

661FPS

Core i3-12100F

711FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

56%

Core i3-12100F

49%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Core i3-12100F

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 12 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Core i3-12100F

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 24 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

64 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has 52 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

3.9 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has a 18% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

TDPhelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

280W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 222W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

$699.95

Core i3-12100F

$108.95

Core i3-12100F is $591.00 cheaper.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WXCore i3-12100F

WRX8

Sockethelp

LGA1700

Castle Peak

Codenamehelp

Alder Lake-S

Server/Workstation

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

Integrated GPUhelp

No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 14% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 56/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX?expand_more

14% 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 PRO 3955WX 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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 56/100, 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 Threadripper PRO 3955WX 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 PRO 3955WX 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.