Intel Core i3-12100F vs AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE

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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 5300GE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-12100F Name AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000G
 
 

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 5300GE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
4x Golden Cove Cores 4x Zen 3
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
-- Shaders 384
-- Technology 7 nm
-- GPU frequency 1.7 GHz
-- Execution units 6
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Direct X 12
-- Generation 9
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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 35 W watts.
89 W TDP (PL2) None
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
58 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

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 5300GE is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
97 $ Release price --
10 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
5.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Alder Lake S Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11