Ryzen 5 5500 against Core i3-12100F
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Ryzen 5 5500 and Core i3-12100F are level on gaming.
- The Ryzen 5 5500 has 14% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i3-12100F is 12% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 5500 | Core i3-12100F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 44 | 45 | 1 ptsright |
| Gaming | 47 | 47 | level |
| Multi-core | 24 | 21 | 3 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 60 | 67 | 7 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 55.7 | 57 | 2%right |
| Typical price | $79 | $79 | level |
| Cores | 6 | 4 | 50%left |
| Threads | 12 | 8 | 50%left |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 2%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 89 W | 1%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i3-12100F | 48 vs 51 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Content creation | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| 3D & rendering | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5500 | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Alder Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 4 / 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 58 / 89 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $79 | $79 |