Ryzen 9 7950X vs i3-12100F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-12100F
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
8.87
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
39.46
+345%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Core i3-12100F by a whopping 345% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking86767
Place by popularity5not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency14.4721.97
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release dateJanuary 2022 (2 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 9 7950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed3.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size163 mm2CCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 9 7950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700AM5
Power consumption (TDP)58 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2CCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 9 7950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-12100F 8.87
Ryzen 9 7950X 39.46
+345%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-12100F 14096
Ryzen 9 7950X 62681
+345%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-12100F 2238
Ryzen 9 7950X 2985
+33.4%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-12100F 7455
Ryzen 9 7950X 19448
+161%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.87 39.46
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 8 32
Power consumption (TDP) 58 Watt 170 Watt

i3-12100F has 193.1% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 344.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-12100F in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 9 7950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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