Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 5 5600
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (50 vs 50).
- Cores: Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-12100 60 W, Ryzen 5 5600 65 W; the Core i3-12100 delivers 8% more performance per watt.
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-12100 | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 50 | 50 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 12th Gen | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 60 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |