intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock60W
TDPIntel Core i3-12300
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Intel Core i3-12300
Intel Core i3-12300
$143 • Aug 2025
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
$399 • Mar 2017
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-12300 | AMD Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 35 X | 34 X |
| TDP | 60 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 96 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 7 (Zen (Summit Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |
| Die Size | 163 mm² | 213 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 4800 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12300
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12300
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12300
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12300
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i3-12300
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
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 i3-12300
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12300
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.5GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.4GHz
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