Intel Core i3-12100E vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-12100E or Intel Core i3-12100E – 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 Intel Core i3-12100E features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-12100E Name AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 7
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100E has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100E is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
8 Threads 16
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Golden Cove Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.75 GHz
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2020
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 512
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 8
12 Generation 9
1.4 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 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 45 W watts.
None TDP up 80 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
89 W TDP (PL2) None
60 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800H is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
-- Part Number --
5.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake S Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
10 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1700 Socket FP6
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
125 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
21288
21288
Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
13025
13025

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
8397
8397
Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
5884
5884

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
7816
7816
Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
6984
6984

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
2119
2119
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1766
1766

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100E
4C 8T @ 3.2 GHz
1594
1594
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C 16T @ 3.2 GHz
1461
1461