Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i3-12100F
Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.
Verdict
Intel Core i3-12100F
Intel Core i3-12100F pageAMD Ryzen 7 3700X and Intel Core i3-12100F sit in the same class: the index gap is smaller than the model’s margin of error.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X leads on 2 parameters, Intel Core i3-12100F on 2.
Specification source: A — AMD; B — Intel. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27
Difference per parameter
Gaming performance
8078Cores and threads
8/164/8Power efficiency
65 W58 WPlatform freshness
AM4 · DDR4LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5L3 cache
32 MB12 MB
Profile of both sides
Specifications side by side
| Side AAMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Side BIntel Core i3-12100F | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 80better | 78 |
| Cores / threads | 8/16better | 4/8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHzbetter | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHzbetter | 4.3 GHz |
| L3 cache | 32 MBbetter | 12 MB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 65 W | 58 Wbetter |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | No | No |
| Process node | TSMC 7 nm | Intel 7 |
| Released | Q3 2019 | Q1 2022 |
FPS in popular games
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