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