Results: Intel Core i3-12100F + GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Intel Core i3-12100F and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti paired: expected FPS in 10 games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, bottleneck analysis and the recommended power supply wattage.
Prices in shops
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Prices at UK shops today
Stock and prices come from UK shops we track (Back to the Office, GamingKit, PCHUB.UK). Prices are in pounds and include VAT.
- Intel Core i3-12100F: from £95.79 at Back to the Office, 3 listings up to £97.69. Lowest in the last 30 days: £89.94.
What it costs to run in the UK
At full load the pair draws about 260 W. At 26.32p per kWh (Ofgem energy price cap, October to December 2026) that is £0.07 an hour of play, or about £50 a year at 2 hours a day.
Expected FPS
Average FPS on “High” settings
| 1080p FPS | 1440p FPS | 4K FPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 150 FPS | 110 FPS | 65 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 250 FPS | 180 FPS | 110 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 80 FPS | 60 FPS | 20 FPS |
| Valorant | 345 FPS | 250 FPS | 155 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 130 FPS | 95 FPS | 35 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 100 FPS | 70 FPS | 25 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 145 FPS | 105 FPS | 65 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 200 FPS | 145 FPS | 90 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 65 FPS | 45 FPS | 30 FPS |
| GTA V | 65 FPS | 45 FPS | 30 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 95 FPS | 70 FPS | 40 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 75 FPS | 55 FPS | 20 FPS |
| Rust | 75 FPS | 55 FPS | 35 FPS |
| Minecraft | 295 FPS | 295 FPS | 245 FPS |
Bottleneck by resolution
Which component limits performance at each resolution
Power supply
Estimated load: 400 W · Recommended: 600 W
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Other graphics cards with Intel Core i3-12100F
Other processors with GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Other comparisons
The figures are estimates - real FPS depends on the game, settings and drivers. The FPS model is calibrated against public TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed benchmarks. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS