i3-12100F vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX outperforms Core i3-12100F by a whopping 186% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core i3-12100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 193 | 859 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | 5 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | no data |
| Power efficiency | 8.57 | 14.49 |
| Architecture codename | Matisse (2019−2020) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| Release date | 14 July 2020 (4 years ago) | January 2022 (2 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core i3-12100F 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 | 16 (Hexadeca-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 32 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 3.9 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Multiplier | 39 | no data |
| L1 cache | 1 MB | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 64 MB | 12 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm, 12 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Die size | 74 mm2 | 163 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 95 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 15940 Million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core i3-12100F 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 | TR4 | FCLGA1700 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 58 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core i3-12100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Speed Shift | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | 2.0 |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | - | + |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | no data | - |
| Deep Learning Boost | - | + |
Security technologies
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core i3-12100F 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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core i3-12100F 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 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core i3-12100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TiB | 128 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core i3-12100F.
| PCIe version | 4.0 | 5.0 and 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 128 | 20 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 25.85 | 9.05 |
| Physical cores | 16 | 4 |
| Threads | 32 | 8 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 58 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX has a 185.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.
i3-12100F, on the other hand, has 382.8% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-12100F in performance tests.
Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is a server/workstation processor while Core i3-12100F is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX and Core i3-12100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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