How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 scores 31.9/100 overall; Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41/100. AMD Ryzen 3 3100 wins 5 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-12100 wins 11.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 and the Intel Core i3-12100?

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 advantages: Stronger gaming score: 41 vs 36; 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB; 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm; 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $99 vs $122. Intel Core i3-12100 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 30; Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 29; 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB; 58% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 1,300; 56% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,700 vs 4,300.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or Intel Core i3-12100?

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 launched cheaper at $99, versus $122 for the Intel Core i3-12100.

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i3-12100

AMD

AMD Ryzen 3 3100

$99

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100

$122

29.7Single-core55.3

28.7Multi-core34.2

40.5Gaming36

5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310011 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-12100 wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+26) and Multi-core (+6). AMD Ryzen 3 3100 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 3100

Stronger gaming score: 41 vs 36
33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $99 vs $122

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100

Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 30
Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 29
150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
58% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 1,300
56% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,700 vs 4,300

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-12100
Announced	2020	2022
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
Process	7 nm+30%	10 nm
Base TDP	65 W	60 W+8%
Max turbo power	88 W	89 W+1%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-12100
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	8
Base clock	3.6 GHz+9%	3.3 GHz
Boost clock	3.9 GHz	4.3 GHz+10%
L2 cache	2 MB	5 MB+150%
L3 cache	16 MB+33%	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-12100
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 730
iGPU clock	—	1,400 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-12100
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-12100
PCIe version	4	5+25%
CPU PCIe lanes	24+20%	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-12100
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,300Top 77%	2,050+58%Top 36%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	4,300Top 83%	6,700+56%Top 60%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,140Top 76%	1,680+47%Top 35%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	5,800Top 80%	8,700+50%Top 66%
PassMark	11,800Top 75%	14,000+19%Top 66%

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