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Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen 9 3900: which is better?

Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 9 3900 perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i3-12100F offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i3-12100F

43%of the fastest CPU
≈ $70Part score 55/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 3900

41%of the fastest CPU
≈ $194 (used)Part score 54/100
Cheaper: Core i3-12100FValue: Core i3-12100F

Head to head

43%
Gaming performance
41%
55/100
Part score
54/100
173 FPS
Average FPS
170 FPS
≈ $70
Approx. price
≈ $194 (used)
100/100
Value for money
35/100

Specifications

Core i3-12100FRyzen 9 3900
Cores / threads4 / 812
Max boost4.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Power (TDP)58 W65 W
SocketLGA1700AM4
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Release year20222019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i3-12100FRyzen 9 3900
173average FPS
170average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

Valorant
387◆
374◆
Counter-Strike 2
280
274◆
League of Legends
335◆
324◆
Fortnite
101
101
Apex Legends
154
154
Rainbow Six Siege X
298◆
288◆
Overwatch 2
205
205
Rocket League
260◆
252◆
Dota 2
193◆
187◆

Other games

GTA V
126◆
122◆
Minecraft
246◆
238◆
EA SPORTS FC
148
144◆
Roblox
240
240
Baldur’s Gate 3
74◆
72◆
Rust
83
83◆