AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i3-12100F
80.2Single-core55.3
89.9Multi-core34.2
95Gamingspec-based36
16 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.3 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+56) and single-core (+25). 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 7950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 34
- 967% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 12 MB
- 342% higher PassMark: 62,297 vs 14,100
- 311% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,769 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 $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 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 7950X3D | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 32+300% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+27% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+33% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+220% | 5 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+967% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 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 7950X3D | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+46%Top 19% | 2,050Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,960+198%Top 12% | 6,700Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,036+21%Top 22% | 1,680Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,769+311%Top 10% | 8,700Bottom 29% |
| PassMark | 62,297+342%Top 6% | 14,100Bottom 24% |
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