AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core i3-12100F
77.8Single-core55.3
75.2Multi-core34.2
94.4Gamingspec-based36
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.8 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+41) and single-core (+23). 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 9 7900X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 78 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 75 vs 34
- 967% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 12 MB
- 256% higher PassMark: 50,200 vs 14,100
- 207% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 26,747 vs 8,700
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100F
- 52% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 120 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $599
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 58 W+52% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+82% | 89 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 12+200% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+33% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+30% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB+140% | 5 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+967% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,020+47%Top 17% | 2,050Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,128+171%Top 20% | 6,700Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,908+14%Top 29% | 1,680Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 26,747+207%Top 19% | 8,700Bottom 29% |
| PassMark | 50,200+256%Top 17% | 14,100Bottom 24% |
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