intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock60W
TDPIntel Core i3-12100
amd
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 3 3100
Intel Core i3-12100
Intel Core i3-12100
$122 • Jan 2022
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
$99 • Apr 2020
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-12100 | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 33 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 60 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 730 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Alder Lake-S) | Ryzen 3 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 7nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 163 mm² | 74 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 3800 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i3-12100
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
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
Intel Core i3-12100
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
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
Intel Core i3-12100
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.3GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 3100
AMD • 4/8 • 3.6GHz
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