AMD Ryzen 5 4500 vs Intel Core i3-12100F

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 4500 or AMD Ryzen 5 4500 – 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 5 4500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
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.
AMD Ryzen 4000G Group Intel Core i 12000
3 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 Name Intel Core i3-12100F
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
Yes Overclocking No
6 CPU Cores 4
6x Zen 2 Cores 4x Golden Cove
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12100F does not have integrated graphics.
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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 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.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes ECC No
 
 

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 58 W watts.
45 W TDP down None
None TDP (PL2) 89 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 58 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Alder Lake S
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
7 nm Technology 10 nm
3.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
129 $ Release price 97 $
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+