Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Intel Core i3-12100F ≈ ₹9,700 today · 2022 Buy now on Amazon
≈14% higher est. score AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ≈ ₹11,400 today · 2022 Buy now on Amazon

Verdict: Ryzen 7 5700X scores about 14% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
58
66
Est. multi-core score
16
32
Est. single-core score
63
64
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core i3-12100F   Ryzen 7 5700X

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i3-12100F

  • About ₹1,700 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 7 5700X

  • 14% higher estimated gaming score
  • 4 more cores (8 vs 4)

Specifications

Core i3-12100FRyzen 7 5700X
ArchitectureGolden Cove + GracemontZen 3
Code nameAlder LakeVermeer
ProcessIntel 7TSMC 7 nm
Cores48
P-cores + E-cores4P8P
Threads816
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.6 GHz
Base clock3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
L2 cache5 MB4 MB
L3 cache12 MB32 MB
TDP (rated)60 W65 W
SocketLGA1700AM4
MemoryDDR4/DDR5DDR4
Max memory speedDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-3200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 4.0
OverclockingLockedUnlocked
Cooler in the box—Not included
Released20222022-04-04
Price today (≈)₹9,700₹11,400

FAQ

Is Core i3-12100F better than Ryzen 7 5700X?

Ryzen 7 5700X scores about 14% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 7 5700X?

Core i3-12100F is rated at 60 W versus 65 W for Ryzen 7 5700X.

Which is better value, Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 7 5700X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), performance for the money is close, so pick on features, platform and the price you actually find.

Do Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 7 5700X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i3-12100F uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.

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