AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i3-12100

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i3-12100 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 62% faster and 58% more expensive than Intel Core i3-12100.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
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PRICE£221.97£93.97
CPU MARK3167312169
VALUE143129
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W60W
EFFICIENCY487203
CORES8 x 4.20 GHz4 x 3.30 GHz
TURBO5.10 GHz4.30 GHz
THREADS39263174
DATEQ1/2024Q1/2022

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

NameCPU mark
Price
Intel Core i5-14500
31530
£233.03
Intel Core i5-14500
31530
£229.98
Intel Core i5-13500
31257
£219.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i3-12100

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
10962
£71.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
16064
£77.97
AMD Ryzen 5 4500
16091
£59.98

Is AMD Ryzen 7 8700G better than Intel Core i3-12100?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i3-12100 by 10%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 31673. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 487. The Intel Core i3-12100 efficiency score is 203. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G leads by 58%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.