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Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen 7 3700X: which is better?

Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 7 3700X perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i3-12100F offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i3-12100F

43%of the fastest CPU
≈ $70Part score 55/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 3700X

40%of the fastest CPU
≈ $123 (used)Part score 52/100
Cheaper: Core i3-12100FValue: Core i3-12100F

Head to head

43%
Gaming performance
40%
55/100
Part score
52/100
103 FPS
Average FPS
103 FPS
≈ $70
Approx. price
≈ $123 (used)
100/100
Value for money
53/100

Specifications

Core i3-12100FRyzen 7 3700X
Cores / threads4 / 88 / 16
Max boost4.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Power (TDP)58 W65 W
SocketLGA1700AM4
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Release year20222019
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i3-12100FRyzen 7 3700X
103average FPS
103average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value