Intel Core i3-12100F vs AMD Ryzen 3 4100

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Intel Core i3-12100F or Intel Core i3-12100F – 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 i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
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.
12 Generation 3
Intel Core i3-12100F Name AMD Ryzen 3 4100
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 4000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
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.
4 CPU Cores 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
4x Golden Cove Cores 4x Zen 2
No Overclocking Yes
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 58 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 65 W watts.
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 45 W
89 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12100F 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 3 4100 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Alder Lake S Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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5.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
97 $ Release price 99 $
10 nm Technology 7 nm
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
12.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11