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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition vs Intel Core i3-12100

WINNER
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
95.1Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i3-12100
41Inno Score
88.3Single-core55.3
100Multi-core34.2
94.4Gamingspec-based36
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 95.1 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+66) and single-core (+33). 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 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition

  • Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 55
  • Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 34
  • 1500% higher L3 cache: 192 MB vs 12 MB
  • 414% higher PassMark: 71,939 vs 14,000
  • 389% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,555 vs 8,700

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100

  • 70% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 200 W
  • Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $122 vs $899

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition versus Intel Core i3-12100
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual EditionIntel Core i3-12100
Announced20262022
SocketAM5LGA1700
Process4 nm+60%10 nm
Base TDP200 W60 W+70%
Max turbo power—89 W
Unlocked multiplierYesNo
Cooler includedNoYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition versus Intel Core i3-12100
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual EditionIntel Core i3-12100
Cores16+300%4
Performance cores16+300%4
Efficiency cores00
Threads32+300%8
Base clock4.3 GHz+30%3.3 GHz
Boost clock5.6 GHz+30%4.3 GHz
L2 cache16 MB+220%5 MB
L3 cache192 MB+1500%12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition versus Intel Core i3-12100
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual EditionIntel Core i3-12100
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 730
iGPU clock—1,400 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition versus Intel Core i3-12100
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual EditionIntel Core i3-12100
Memory supportDDR5DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory—128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition versus Intel Core i3-12100
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual EditionIntel Core i3-12100
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes28+40%20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition versus Intel Core i3-12100
SpecAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual EditionIntel Core i3-12100
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,050Top 49%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—6,700Bottom 33%
Cinebench R23 (single)2,248+34%Top 9%1,680Top 47%
Cinebench R23 (multi)42,555+389%Top 2%8,700Bottom 29%
PassMark71,939+414%Top 1%14,000Bottom 24%

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