Ryzen 5 5600 against Core i3-12100F
Ryzen 5 5600 leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 5600 leads in games by 13%.
- The Ryzen 5 5600 has 24% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i3-12100F is 5% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i3-12100F typically costs $20 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i3-12100F is the better buy: 57 points per $100 against 48.5.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 5600 | Core i3-12100F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 48 | 45 | 3 ptsleft |
| Gaming | 53 | 47 | 6 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 26 | 21 | 5 ptsleft |
| Single-core | 64 | 67 | 3 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 48.5 | 57 | 18%right |
| Typical price | $99 | $79 | $20right |
| Cores | 6 | 4 | 50%left |
| Threads | 12 | 8 | 50%left |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 89 W | 1%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Coding & development | Ryzen 5 5600 | 46 vs 44 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 5600 | 54 vs 50 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 5600 | 52 vs 48 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 5600 | 52 vs 47 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Ryzen 5 5600 | 41 vs 38 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Ryzen 5 5600 | 36 vs 33 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Ryzen 5 5600 | 46 vs 42 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Ryzen 5 5600 | 40 vs 37 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 5600 | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Alder Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 4 / 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 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 | $99 | $79 |