Intel Core i3-12100F | AMD Ryzen 3 5125C | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 3 5125C - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-12100F was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C was released in Q3/2022. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000C (4) |
12 | Generation | 4 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Barcelo (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i3-13100F | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C is at 3.00 GHz (3.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 5125C |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 3 5125C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) |
GPU frequency | 1.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 3 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-12100F can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 5125C |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR4-4266, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
5.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 58 W, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5125C has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 5125C |
58 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
89 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured in 10 nm and has 17.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 5125C is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 9.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 5125C |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | FP6 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q3/2022 |
97 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 5125C
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-12100F | AMD Ryzen 3 5125C |
Unknown | Unknown |