AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i3-12100
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Intel Core i3-12100 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is 73% faster and 37% more expensive than Intel Core i3-12100.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $351 | $219.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 45700 | 12169 |
| VALUE | 130 | 55 |
| SOCKET | AM4 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 105W | 60W |
| EFFICIENCY | 435 | 203 |
| CORES | 16 x 3.40 GHz | 4 x 3.30 GHz |
| TURBO | 4.90 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
| THREADS | 3467 | 3174 |
| DATE | Q4/2020 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-13700KF | 45810 | $512.78 | |
| Intel Core i7-13700KF | 45810 | $511.03 | |
| Intel Core i7-13700KF | 45810 | $1233.97 |
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 9 5950X better than Intel Core i3-12100?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i3-12100 by 58%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 45700. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 435. The Intel Core i3-12100 efficiency score is 203. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X leads by 53%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.