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 18% more expensive than Intel Core i3-12100.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $267 | $219.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 31673 | 12169 |
| VALUE | 119 | 55 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 60W |
| EFFICIENCY | 487 | 203 |
| CORES | 8 x 4.20 GHz | 4 x 3.30 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.10 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
| THREADS | 3926 | 3174 |
| DATE | Q1/2024 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-14500 | 31530 | $239.99 | |
| Intel Core i5-14500 | 31530 | $459.18 | |
| Intel Core i5-13500 | 31257 | $254.35 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i3-12100
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | 12660 | $150 | |
| AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | 11622 | $67.48 | |
| AMD Ryzen 3 4100 | 11053 | $68.97 |
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 54%.
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.