CPU
GPU
Core i3-12300T
Ryzen 5 3500X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-12300T
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3500X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-12300T | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($164) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($171) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-12300T | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+4%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($164) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($171) |
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 i3-12300T and Ryzen 5 3500X
Core i3-12300T
The Core i3-12300T 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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: 13,162 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 3500X
The Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 24 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,165 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-12300T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3500X offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Ryzen 5 3500X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-12300T versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3500X — a 2.4% clock advantage for the Core i3-12300T (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i3-12300T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3500X uses Matisse (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-12300T scores 13,162 against the Ryzen 5 3500X's 13,165 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 3500X. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12300T vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3500X.
| Feature | Core i3-12300T | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+2% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+57% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Matisse (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 13,162 | 13,165 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-12300T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 3500X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-12300T | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-12300T launched at $209 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 3500X debuted at $155. At current prices ($164 vs $171), the Core i3-12300T is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-12300T delivers 80.3 pts/$ vs 77.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 3500X — making the Core i3-12300T the 4.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-12300T | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $209 | $155-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $164-4% | $171 |
| Performance per Dollar | 80.3+4% | 77.0 |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2019 |
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