AMD Ryzen 3 4100 vs Intel Core i5-12450HX

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 4100 or AMD Ryzen 3 4100 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 4100, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12450HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
3 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i5
AMD Ryzen 4000G Group Intel Core i 12000H
AMD Ryzen 3 4100 Name Intel Core i5-12450HX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
8 Threads 12
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 4x Gracemont
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 3.1 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Zen 2 Cores None
None None 4x Golden Cove
None None 1.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12450HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 11
-- Shaders 256
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Execution units 32
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 10 nm
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
-- Release date Q4/2021
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP down 45 W
None TDP (PL2) 157 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12450HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 1744
99 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Alder Lake H
4.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
7 nm Technology 10 nm
Q2/2022 Release date Q2/2022