Compare / Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 7 3700X
Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 7 3700X: which is better?
Core i3-12100 is about 5% faster than Ryzen 7 3700X in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i3-12100 offers better value for money.
VS
Faster: Core i3-12100Cheaper: Core i3-12100Value: Core i3-12100
Head to head
43%
Gaming performance
40%
55/100
Part score
52/100
175 FPS
Average FPS
166 FPS
≈ $70
Approx. price
≈ $123 (used)
100/100
Value for money
53/100
Specifications
| Core i3-12100 | Ryzen 7 3700X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8 / 16 |
| Max boost | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 60 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2022 | 2019 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i3-12100Ryzen 7 3700X
175average FPS
166average FPS