Intel 5120
Intel
50 Overall Score
vs
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
AMD
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel 5120
No customer feedback yet
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is generally seen as a solid budget processor for AM4 boards, with users praising its value and performance. However, there is some confusion about the included cooler, with one reviewer noting no fan was included while others confirm a stock cooler ships with it. Customer service also received a positive mention.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Solid entry-level performance
- Compatible with AM4 boards
- Stock cooler included
- Positive customer service experience
Cons
- Missing fan in some units
- Potential compatibility issues with older sockets
- Supply and pricing concerns
Value for money 3
Performance 3
Cooler inclusion 4
Compatibility 3
Customer service 1
Availability 2
Scores
Efficiency
Productivity
Budget
Gaming
Server
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Intel 5120 | AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Xeon Gold | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 5120 | 3100 |
| Codename | — | Matisse (Zen 2) |
| Class | server | desktop |
| Process | — | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 28★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 14★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 19.25★ | 16 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR4★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| ECC | — | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 3647 | AM4 |
| PCIe | — | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16★ |
| TDP | 105 | 65★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Intel 5120
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Intel 51200.159score per dollar
vs
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM40.244score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 4-core AM4 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Scores 60 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 24 specs.