AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i3-12100
53Single-core55.3
50Multi-core34.2
62.2Gaming36
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X6 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X wins this desktop processor face-off, 54 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+26) and Multi-core (+16). Intel Core i3-12100 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 5800X
- Stronger Multi-core score: 50 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 36
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 102% higher PassMark: 28,300 vs 14,000
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100
- 43% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 105 W
- 25% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 4 MB
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $122 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 60 W+43% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W+60% | 89 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+15% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz+9% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 5 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,400 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 36% | 2,050Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300+69%Top 31% | 6,700Top 60% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580Top 40% | 1,680+6%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300+76%Top 35% | 8,700Top 66% |
| PassMark | 28,300+102%Top 29% | 14,000Top 66% |
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