AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i3-12100T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X – 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 7 2700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i3-12100T 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 i3-12100T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Name Intel Core i3-12100T
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i3
2 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-12100T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100T is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
16 Threads 8
3.85 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 4
8x Cores 4x Golden Cove
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-12100T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100T 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2021
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
 
 

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
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 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.
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 69 W
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-12100T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 5.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Alder Lake S
12 nm Technology 10 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
320 $ Release price 122 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
17588
17588
Intel Core i3-12100T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
12930
12930

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
7100
7100
Intel Core i3-12100T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
5560
5560

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
6789
6789
Intel Core i3-12100T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
6532
6532

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2102
2102
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1294
1294

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-12100T
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
1654
1654
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1062
1062