Ryzen 7 5700X vs i3-1210U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1210U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 9 Watt
6.62
Ryzen 7 5700X
2022
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.79
+154%

Ryzen 7 5700X outperforms Core i3-1210U by a whopping 154% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1033383
Place by popularitynot in top-10023
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data39.17
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency69.6124.45
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)4 April 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data4,150 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X 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
SocketFCBGA1781AM4
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X 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 i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X 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 i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processorsno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency850 MHzno data
Execution Units64no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes1420

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.

i3-1210U 6.62
Ryzen 7 5700X 16.79
+154%

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.

i3-1210U 10513
Ryzen 7 5700X 26663
+154%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.62 16.79
Recency 23 February 2022 4 April 2022
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 65 Watt

i3-1210U has 622.2% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5700X, on the other hand, has a 153.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 7 5700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1210U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-1210U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 5700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1210U and Ryzen 7 5700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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