The Core i3-12100 is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 3100, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $16.54 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 3100
- Consumes up to 8% less energy than the Ryzen 3 3100 – 60 vs 65 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 3 3100 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 3100
- Up to 15% cheaper than the Core i3-12100 – $97.45 vs $113.99
- A slightly better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i3-12100
Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 3 3100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, $
$113.99
85%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
91%
Ryzen 3 3100
Apr 24th, 2020
Average FPS
188
93%
Min 1% FPS
124
93%
Price, $
$97.45
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100 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 i3-12100 vs Ryzen 3 3100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 3 3100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 3 3100
Apr 24th, 2020
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
| $122.00 | MSRP | $99.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Matisse |
60 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
