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Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 7 5800X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-12100

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue

Buy for 102.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 284 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 283 minutes ago

Core i3-12100

3.3 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue

Buy for 102.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 284 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 283 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-12100 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-12100 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 5800X is 425 days older than the cheaper Core i3-12100.

Advantages of Core i3-12100

  • Up to 36% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5800X - $92.51 vs $145.28
  • Up to 35% better value when playing Diablo IV than Ryzen 7 5800X - $0.39 vs $0.60 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 43% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 60 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Performs up to 1% better in Diablo IV than Core i3-12100 - 268 vs 266 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 16 vs 8 threads
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Diablo IV

Diablo IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

266

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.39/FPS

100%

Price, €

€102.69

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) i3-12100 Quad-core (4 Core) 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack, Blue

Buy for 102.69 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 284 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

268

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.6/FPS

65%

Price, €

€161.26

63%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 161.26 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 283 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo
Core i3-12100

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2149

99%

Multi-Core

6877

67%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

100%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i3-12100 Logo

Core i3-12100

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i3CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.3 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
60 W
TDP105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 730
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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