Intel Core i3 12100E (12th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i3 12100E (12th Gen) and AMD Ryzen 5 5500. Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i3 12100E (12th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i3 12100E (12th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i3 12100E (12th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Type Intel Core i3 12100E (12th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1700 Socket Socket AM4
Manufacturing Process 10 nm 7 nm
Thermal Design Power 60 W 65 W
Thermal Specification 100 °C 90 °C
PCI Express Revision 4.0/5.0 3.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16+4, 2x8+4 -
PCI Express Lanes Qty 20 -
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel OS Guard, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Mode-based Execute Control (MBE), Intel Volume Management Device (VMD), Intel Boot Guard, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost), Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology, Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0, Instruction Set 64-bit, Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT), Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium, AMD StoreMI Technology, "Zen 3" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Number of Threads 8 threads 12 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3.2 GHz 3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
Cache Memory Details L3 - Smart Cache - 12 MB
L2 - 5 MB
L3 - 16 MB
L2 - 3 MB
L1 - 384 KB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i3 12100E (12th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Type Intel UHD Graphics 730 -
Base Frequency 300 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.4 GHz -
Max Supported Resolution 5120x3200@120Hz (eDP), 7680x4320@60Hz (DP), 4096x2160@60Hz (HDMI) -
Features Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Quad Display Capable -
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i3 12100E (12th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Included Accessories - AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
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