
amd
Brand8/8
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD FX-8300

intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock60W
TDPIntel Core i3-12100

AMD FX-8300
AMD FX-8300
$ • Oct 2012
Intel Core i3-12100
$122 • Jan 2022
Intel Core i3-12100

Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD FX-8300 | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 16.5 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 60 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 384 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 8.00 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | UHD Graphics 730 |
| Architecture | FX (Vishera) | Core i3 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 32nm | 10nm |
| Socket | amd socket am3+ | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | N/A | Intel |
| Die Size | 315 mm² | 163 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 2 | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 1200 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | N/A | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools


Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD FX-8300
Intel Core i3-12100
Multi Core Performance
AMD FX-8300
Intel Core i3-12100


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD FX-8300
Intel Core i3-12100
Multi Core Performance
AMD FX-8300
Intel Core i3-12100


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD FX-8300
Intel Core i3-12100


Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD FX-8300
Intel Core i3-12100
Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i3-12100 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

AMD FX-8300
AMD • 8/8 • 3.3GHz

Intel Core i3-12100
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.3GHz
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