Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Intel Core i3-12100F ≈ ₹9,700 today · 2022 Buy now

≈59% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ≈ ₹33,100 today · 2023 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores about 59% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Performance (estimate)

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Core i3-12100F Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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

60 W lower rated TDP (60 W vs 120 W)
About ₹23,400 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 7 7800X3D

59% higher estimated gaming score
4 more cores (8 vs 4)
3D V-Cache for higher gaming frame rates
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Specifications

	Core i3-12100F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Zen 4
Code name	Alder Lake	Raphael
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	4	8
P-cores + E-cores	4P	8P
Threads	8	16
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	5.0 GHz
Base clock	3.3 GHz	4.2 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	96 MB (3D V-Cache)
TDP (rated)	60 W	120 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	PBO + Curve Optimizer (multiplier locked)
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	—	Radeon RDNA2
Released	2022	2023-04-06
Price today (≈)	₹9,700	₹33,100

FAQ

Is Core i3-12100F better than Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores about 59% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

Core i3-12100F is rated at 60 W versus 120 W for Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Which is better value, Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 7 7800X3D use the same motherboard?

No. Core i3-12100F uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.