AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i7-12700F
36.2Single-core69.9
42.3Multi-core50.4
60.3Gamingspec-based57.5
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+34) and multi-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 28% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 25 MB
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 50 vs 42
- 200% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
- 105% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 88 W
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 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 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+28% | 25 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | 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 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 30% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 42% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Bottom 30% | 1,898+49%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Bottom 46% | 15,291+26%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 22,700Bottom 41% | 30,148+33%Top 40% |
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