AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i5-12400
29.7Single-core56.4
28.7Multi-core41.7
40.5Gaming46.5
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310014 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+27) and Multi-core (+13). 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
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 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 $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Stronger Single-core score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 41
- 275% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 2 MB
- 119% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 4,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 117 W+33% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.4 GHz+13% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+275% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 18 MB+13% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Top 77% | 2,100+62%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 83% | 9,400+119%Top 43% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Top 76% | 1,690+48%Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Top 80% | 11,900+105%Top 47% |
| PassMark | 11,800Top 75% | 19,700+67%Top 49% |
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