AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Intel Core i3-12100
69Single-core55.3
57.9Multi-core34.2
90.6Gaming36
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.4 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+55) and Multi-core (+24). 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 7800X3D
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 55
- Stronger Multi-core score: 58 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 91 vs 36
- 700% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 12 MB
- 146% higher PassMark: 34,500 vs 14,000
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100
- 50% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 120 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $122 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 60 W+50% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+82% | 89 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+27% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+16% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+60% | 5 MB |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+700% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+57% | 1,400 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+29%Top 20% | 2,050Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000+124%Top 20% | 6,700Top 60% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810+8%Top 28% | 1,680Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,800+105%Top 27% | 8,700Top 66% |
| PassMark | 34,500+146%Top 23% | 14,000Top 66% |
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