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

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

Intel

Core i3-12100T

38%of the fastest CPU
≈ $70Part score 51/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 3900XT

38%of the fastest CPU
≈ $194 (used)Part score 51/100
Cheaper: Core i3-12100TValue: Core i3-12100T

Head to head

38%
Gaming performance
38%
51/100
Part score
51/100
209 FPS
Average FPS
208 FPS
≈ $70
Approx. price
≈ $194 (used)
100/100
Value for money
36/100

Specifications

Core i3-12100TRyzen 9 3900XT
Cores412
Max boost4.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Power (TDP)35 W105 W
SocketLGA1700AM4
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20222019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i3-12100TRyzen 9 3900XT
209average FPS
208average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

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

Competitive games

Valorant
469◆
467◆
Counter-Strike 2
321◆
320◆
League of Legends
402◆
400◆
Fortnite
214◆
214◆
Apex Legends
201◆
200◆
Rainbow Six Siege X
348◆
347◆
Overwatch 2
328
328
Rocket League
301◆
300◆
PUBG: Battlegrounds
167◆
167◆
Call of Duty: Warzone
147◆
147◆
Marvel Rivals
134◆
133◆
Dota 2
214◆
214◆

Other games

GTA V
125◆
124◆
Minecraft
268◆
267◆
Cyberpunk 2077
107◆
107◆
EA SPORTS FC
147◆
147◆
Roblox
240
240
Elden Ring
60◆
60◆
Baldur’s Gate 3
79◆
79◆
Rust
92◆
92◆