Which is better, AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Intel Core i3-12100F?

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins in 6 out of 7 comparable specs against the Intel Core i3-12100F.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Core i3-12100F

AMD

Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Intel

Core i3-12100F

Specifications

Spec	Ryzen 7 9800X3D	Core i3-12100F
Performance
Total Cores	8+100%	4
Threads	16+100%	8
Boost Clock	5.2 GHz+21%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	4.7 GHz+42%	3.3 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	96 MB+700%	12 MB
Platform
Socket	AM5	LGA1700
Architecture	Granite Ridge	Alder Lake
Max Memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Power
TDP	120W	58W+107%
Features
Cooler Included	No	Yes
Integrated Graphics	Radeon	None

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins in 6 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is L3 Cache (700% better). The Core i3-12100F wins in 1 specs, with its biggest advantage in TDP (52% better).

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D

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