AMD Ryzen 3 4300G vs Intel Core i3-12100

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 3 4300G and Intel Core i3-12100 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300G is 11% slower and 31% cheaper than Intel Core i3-12100.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
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PRICE£71.97£93.97
CPU MARK1096212169
VALUE152129
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP65W60W
EFFICIENCY169203
CORES4 x 3.80 GHz4 x 3.30 GHz
TURBO4.00 GHz4.30 GHz
THREADS25563174
DATEQ3/2020Q1/2022

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 3 4300G

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 3 4300G better than Intel Core i3-12100?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 3 4300G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i3-12100 by 15%.


The AMD Ryzen 3 4300G is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 10962. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 169. The Intel Core i3-12100 efficiency score is 203. So, the Intel Core i3-12100 leads by 20%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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