The Core i7-12700K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 3100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €148.06 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 3100
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Ryzen 3 3100 – 20 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 3 3100 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 3100
- Up to 62% cheaper than the Core i7-12700K – €89.89 vs €237.95
- A much better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i7-12700K
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than the Core i7-12700K – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 3 3100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€237.95
37%
Value, €/FPS
€1.13/FPS
42%
Ryzen 3 3100
Apr 24th, 2020
Average FPS
188
89%
Min 1% FPS
124
89%
Price, €
€89.89
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.48/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 3 3100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 3 3100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 3 3100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 3 3100
Apr 24th, 2020
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
16 MB
64%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $99.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
