AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i3-12100F
20Single-core55.3
22Multi-core34.2
20.6Gaming36
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120016 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+35) and gaming (+15). AMD Ryzen 3 1200 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100F
- Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 21
- 190% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 8,700 vs 3,000
- 182% higher PassMark: 14,100 vs 5,000
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $109
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 58 W+11% |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 89 W+1% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 8+100% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+26% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 5 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 98% | 2,050+123%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Top 98% | 6,700+179%Top 60% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 1,680+102%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 8,700+190%Top 66% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 14,100+182%Top 65% |
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