AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i7-12700F
29.7Single-core69.9
28.7Multi-core50.4
40.5Gamingspec-based57.5
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310013 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+40) and multi-core (+22). 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
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 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 $345
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 30
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 29
- 500% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 2 MB
- 200% higher cores: 12 vs 4
- 164% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,291 vs 5,800
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 180 W+105% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.9 GHz+26% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 25 MB+56% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,300Bottom 19% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Bottom 16% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,140Bottom 22% | 1,898+66%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,800Bottom 18% | 15,291+164%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 11,800Bottom 18% | 30,148+155%Top 40% |
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