AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i3-12100
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i3-12100 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is 56% faster and 58% more expensive than Intel Core i3-12100.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £225 | £93.97 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 27892 | 12169 |
| VALUE | 124 | 129 |
| SOCKET | AM4 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 105W | 60W |
| EFFICIENCY | 266 | 203 |
| CORES | 8 x 3.80 GHz | 4 x 3.30 GHz |
| TURBO | 4.70 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
| THREADS | 3445 | 3174 |
| DATE | Q4/2020 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-12600K | 27604 | £169.99 | |
| Intel Core i5-12600K | 27604 | £168.68 | |
| Intel Core i5-12600KF | 27583 | £174.12 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i3-12100
| Name | CPU 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 5800X better than Intel Core i3-12100?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i3-12100 by 4%.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 27892. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 266. The Intel Core i3-12100 efficiency score is 203. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X leads by 24%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.