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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-3330S vs Core i3-12100F

The Core i5-3330S is much slower than the Core i3-12100F on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $33.95 more expensive!

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$115.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 170% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 9 years and 6 months newer
Available for $115.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-3330S

186FPS

Core i3-12100F

215FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-3330S

127FPS

Core i3-12100F

307FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i5-3330S

146FPS

Core i3-12100F

163FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-3330S

328FPS

Core i3-12100F

332FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i5-3330S

377FPS

Core i3-12100F

373FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-3330S

209FPS

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Minecraft2011

574FPS

709FPS

375FPS

643FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Core i5-3330S

Core i3-12100F

49%

Core i3-12100F ranks 42 points higher.

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Core i3-12100F has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-3330S

6 MB

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Core i3-12100F has 6 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-3330S

2.7 GHz

Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F has a 22% higher base clock.

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Core i5-3330S

3.2 GHz

Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Core i3-12100F boosts 34% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-3330S

77W

Core i3-12100F

58W

Core i3-12100F draws 19W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i5-3330S

$149.94

Core i3-12100F

$115.99

Core i3-12100F is $33.95 cheaper.

Core i5-3330SCore i3-12100F

LGA1155

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LGA1700

Ivy Bridge

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Intel HD 2500

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-3330S or Core i3-12100F?expand_more

The Core i3-12100F. It's 600% faster than the Core i5-3330S on average across 100+ games, scoring 49/100 vs 7/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i3-12100F than Core i5-3330S?expand_more

600% 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, Core i5-3330S 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 Core i5-3330S and Core i3-12100F?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-3330S scores 7/100, 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 Core i5-3330S 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 Core i5-3330S 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.