Ryzen 7 8700F vs i3-3120ME
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-3120ME and Ryzen 7 8700F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | not rated | 296 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 51.80 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | no data | 28.05 |
| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Phoenix (2023−2024) |
| Release date | 1 August 2012 (12 years ago) | 1 April 2024 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $270 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-3120ME and Ryzen 7 8700F 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 16 |
| Base clock speed | 2.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.4 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 3 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 4 nm |
| Die size | 118 mm2 | 178 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | no data | 25,000 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-3120ME and Ryzen 7 8700F 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | Intel BGA1023 | AM5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-3120ME and Ryzen 7 8700F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | - | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
| Precision Boost 2 | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-3120ME and Ryzen 7 8700F are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
| VT-x | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-3120ME and Ryzen 7 8700F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | unknown Dual-channel | DDR5 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | Intel HD 4000 | N/A |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-3120ME and Ryzen 7 8700F.
| PCIe version | no data | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 20 |
Pros & cons summary
| Recency | 1 August 2012 | 1 April 2024 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 8 |
| Threads | 4 | 16 |
| Chip lithography | 22 nm | 4 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 65 Watt |
i3-3120ME has 85.7% lower power consumption.
Ryzen 7 8700F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 11 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 450% more advanced lithography process.
We couldn't decide between Core i3-3120ME and Ryzen 7 8700F. We've got no test results to judge.
Be aware that Core i3-3120ME is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 8700F is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-3120ME and Ryzen 7 8700F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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