AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
AMD
96 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
Intel
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
88 out of 100 high confidence 56 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional gaming performance, with many users reporting massive FPS gains and smoother gameplay compared to previous CPUs. It is also noted for its power efficiency and ease of cooling, though some mention the need for a BIOS update and the lack of a cooler in the box. A few negative reviews highlight platform issues and one user experienced persistent stuttering, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Power efficient
- Easy to cool
- Smooth frame rates
- Great value for gamers
Cons
- No cooler included
- Requires BIOS update
- Platform upgrade cost
- Not for heavy productivity
- Limited overclocking
Gaming performance 18
Power efficiency 10
Cooling 8
Value for money 7
Platform compatibility 6
Bios update 4
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Productivity
Budget
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Server
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i3 12100F | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Core i3 |
| Model | 7800X3D | 12100F |
| Codename | Zen 4 | Alder Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 5★ | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Threads | 16★ | 8 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8★ | 5 |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | 12 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28★ | 20 |
| TDP | 120 | 58★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 89★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | None Integrated Graphics |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong platform (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong efficiency (80th percentile)80th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-core AM50.319score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA17000.716score per dollar
Intel Core i3 12100F 4-core LGA1700 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Scores 96 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.