AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i3-12100
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core i3-12100 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 80% faster and 84% more expensive than Intel Core i3-12100.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £594.59 | £93.97 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 62382 | 12169 |
| VALUE | 105 | 129 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 120W | 60W |
| EFFICIENCY | 520 | 203 |
| CORES | 16 x 4.20 GHz | 4 x 3.30 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.70 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
| THREADS | 4146 | 3174 |
| DATE | Q1/2023 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-13900KS | 60641 | £585.99 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900KS | 60550 | £629.99 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900KS | 60550 | £649.98 |
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 9 7950X3D better than Intel Core i3-12100?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i3-12100 by 23%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 62382. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 520. The Intel Core i3-12100 efficiency score is 203. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D leads by 61%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.