Core i3-12100T vs Ryzen 5 7235HS
Core i3-12100T
Ryzen 5 7235HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-12100T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7235HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-12100T | Ryzen 5 7235HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) / 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-12100T | Ryzen 5 7235HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-12100T and Ryzen 5 7235HS
Core i3-12100T
The Core i3-12100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 12,491 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 7235HS
The Ryzen 5 7235HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,379 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-12100T and Ryzen 5 7235HS share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-12100T versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7235HS — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7235HS (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i3-12100T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-12100T scores 12,491 against the Ryzen 5 7235HS's 12,379 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-12100T. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12100T vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7235HS.
| Feature | Core i3-12100T | Ryzen 5 7235HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total)+50% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 6 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 12,491 | 12,379 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,102 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-12100T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-12100T | Ryzen 5 7235HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-12100T) / not specified (Ryzen 5 7235HS). The Core i3-12100T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Ryzen 5 7235HS requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-12100T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i3-12100T rivals Ryzen 3 5300GE.
| Feature | Core i3-12100T | Ryzen 5 7235HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 730 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Low Power Desktop | — |
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