AMD Ryzen 7 2700E vs Intel Core i3-12300T Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data places the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E ahead of the Intel Core i3-12300T in every Cinebench workload captured in the database. Across six head-to-head tests, the AMD part wins all six, with margins ranging from 12.0% to 12.7%. The Ryzen 7 2700E posts an average benchmark score of 3603, while the Core i3-12300T lands at 3525, a difference of roughly 2.2% in favor of the AMD processor. Both CPUs sit at the 55th percentile among all processors in the database, meaning they occupy the same overall performance tier despite the AMD part winning every direct comparison.

The Intel Core i3-12300T does hold one distinct advantage: its launch MSRP of $97 is recorded, whereas the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has no launch MSRP in the database. Additionally, the Intel chip includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the AMD processor lists no integrated graphics. For systems that require a display output without a discrete GPU, the Intel part is the only one of the two that can deliver it out of the box. The Ryzen 7 2700E is the better choice for raw multi-threaded rendering workloads based on the Cinebench results, but the Core i3-12300T is the more complete package for a compact, low-power desktop where its lower 35W TDP and built-in graphics matter more than a 12% performance edge.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from very different design generations and manufacturing nodes. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E is built on the Zen architecture, specifically the Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) revision, fabricated on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its thermal design power is 65W. The chip uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory. The die measures 192 mm² and contains 4,800 million transistors.

The Intel Core i3-12300T is a 12th Gen Alder Lake-S part, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its TDP is much lower at 35W. The Intel chip uses Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. It also lists PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The die size is 163 mm², smaller than the AMD part, and Intel does not report a transistor count in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Ryzen 7 2700E has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i3-12300T has 80 KB of L1 per core, a much larger 1.25 MB of L2 per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip's larger per-core L2 reflects Alder Lake's newer cache hierarchy, while the AMD part compensates with more total L3 and double the core count.

Feature differences are notable. The Intel Core i3-12300T includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, which the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E lacks entirely. The Intel chip also supports DDR5 memory, while the AMD processor is limited to DDR4. Neither CPU has ECC memory support, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The production status for both is listed as Active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are remarkably consistent. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 7 2700E scores 1255 against 1120 for the Core i3-12300T, a 12.1% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part scores 177 versus 157, a 12.7% edge. That single-core margin is the largest of any test in the comparison.

Cinebench R20 shows the same pattern. Multi-core: 5232 versus 4669, a 12.1% win for AMD. Single-core: 738 versus 658, a 12.2% win for AMD. Cinebench R23 follows with multi-core scores of 12458 for the Ryzen 7 2700E and 11118 for the Core i3-12300T, again a 12.1% difference. Single-core R23 sees 1758 versus 1569, a 12.0% margin, the narrowest of the six tests.

The consistency of the delta is striking. Every Cinebench iteration, from R15 to R23, yields a lead between 12.0% and 12.7% for the AMD part. This suggests the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific. The Ryzen 7 2700E has double the cores and threads (8/16 versus 4/8), which explains the multi-core dominance, but the single-core wins are more surprising given the Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.20 GHz versus 4.00 GHz. The recorded data shows the AMD chip winning single-core anyway, indicating that its Zen+ architecture delivers better per-clock performance in these Cinebench workloads than Alder Lake's efficiency-oriented T-series SKU.

The Intel Core i3-12300T does have additional benchmark data in Geekbench that the AMD part lacks. It scores 6782 multi-core and 2123 single-core in that test. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has no recorded Geekbench results in the database, so no direct comparison is possible for that workload.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E scores 12458 versus 11118 for the Intel Core i3-12300T, a 12.1% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-12300T have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E lists no integrated graphics at all.

Q: What is the TDP difference between these two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i3-12300T has a 35W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has a 65W TDP. The Intel part draws less power by specification.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i3-12300T has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core i3-12300T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, both in dual-channel configuration.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has an average benchmark score of 3603, and the Intel Core i3-12300T has an average of 3525. Both sit at the 55th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark in the database. Its six wins span Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, covering both single-core and multi-core tests. The largest margin is 12.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core, and the smallest is 12.0% in Cinebench R23 single-core. For any workload represented by Cinebench, the data points squarely to the AMD part. Its 16 threads give it a clear edge in multi-threaded rendering, and its single-core results are unexpectedly strong despite the Intel chip's higher boost clock. The Ryzen 7 2700E also has a higher average benchmark score (3603 versus 3525), reinforcing that it is the more capable processor in the database's overall metrics.

The Intel Core i3-12300T wins in areas that are not captured by the Cinebench scores. Its 35W TDP is nearly half the AMD part's 65W TDP, making it the better fit for power-constrained or compact builds. It includes UHD Graphics 730, so a system built around it does not require a separate graphics card for basic display output. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700E has no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU in every configuration. The Intel chip also supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes, features absent from the AMD part's specifications. Its launch MSRP of $97 is recorded in the database, while the AMD processor has no launch MSRP listed.

The use-case split is therefore clear. For users prioritizing raw CPU performance in rendering and compute workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700E is the stronger choice based on all six head-to-head results. For users building a low-power system with integrated graphics, DDR5 support, and modern PCIe connectivity, the Intel Core i3-12300T offers advantages that the benchmark scores do not reflect. The AMD part wins the performance comparison outright; the Intel part wins the platform comparison on power, graphics, and memory flexibility.