AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i3-12100F
Our index puts the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X roughly 21% ahead of the Intel Core i3-12100F. This is an estimate for ranking, not a measured benchmark, and the gap varies considerably by title and by resolution.
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Generation | Zen+ | 12th Gen (Alder Lake) |
| Multi-thread index | 82 (better) | 68 |
| Single-thread index | 81 | 97 (better) |
| Cores | 8 (better) | 4 |
| Threads | 16 (better) | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz (better) | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| TDP | 105 W | 58 W (better) |
| Release year | 2018 | 2022 (better) |
| Integrated graphics | No | No |
Green marks the stronger figure for that row only — for power draw and PSU requirement, lower is treated as better. Performance indexes are CanMyPcPlay estimates; read how they are derived.
Which should you pick?
- Games follow single-thread. For gaming, the single-thread index matters more than core count.
- Creative work follows multi-thread. Rendering, compiling and encoding scale with cores.
- Sockets differ. Moving between platforms usually means a new motherboard and often new memory.