The Core i3-12100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 1700X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $43.62 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 37% less energy – 60 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 1700X
- Up to 38% cheaper – $69.98 vs $113.60
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 7 1700X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
323
100%
Min 1% FPS
219
100%
Price, $
$113.6
61%
Value, $/FPS
$0.35/FPS
66%
Ryzen 7 1700X
Mar 2nd, 2017
Average FPS
303
94%
Min 1% FPS
206
94%
Price, $
$69.98
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.23/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 7 1700X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 7 1700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 7 1700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 1700X
Mar 2nd, 2017
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 1700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Mar 2nd, 2017 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
60 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
