amd
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 3 3100
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock60W
TDPIntel Core i3-12100
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
$99 • Apr 2020
Intel Core i3-12100
$122 • Jan 2022
Intel Core i3-12100
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 36 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 60 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.50 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 12.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | UHD Graphics 730 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 3 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) | Core i3 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 7nm | 10nm |
| Socket | amd socket am4 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 74 mm² | 163 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 3800 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 Ryzen 3 3100
Intel Core i3-12100
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
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 Ryzen 3 3100
Intel Core i3-12100
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
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 Ryzen 3 3100
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 Ryzen 3 3100
Intel Core i3-12100
Comparison in Games (160 benchmarks)
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Jurassic World Evolution 3
The Outer Worlds 2
Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
NINJA GAIDEN 4
ARC Raiders
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It's a Tie!
Based on 160 benchmarks across 139 games
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
AMD • 4/8 • 3.6GHz
Intel Core i3-12100
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.3GHz
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