AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i3-12100F
36.2Single-core55.3
42.3Multi-core34.2
60.3Gaming36
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X7 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 45 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+24) and Multi-core (+8). Intel Core i3-12100F 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 7 3700X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 60 vs 36
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100F
- Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 36
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 1,500
- 32% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,680 vs 1,270
- 25% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 4 MB
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| 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 7 3700X | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+2% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 5 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Top 65% | 2,050+37%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400+25%Top 51% | 6,700Top 60% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Top 63% | 1,680+32%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100+39%Top 46% | 8,700Top 66% |
| PassMark | 22,700+61%Top 42% | 14,100Top 65% |
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