Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 5 5600X
The Ryzen 5 5600X is about 4% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 5600X is 4% faster (52 vs 50).
- Cores: Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i3-12100 60 W, Ryzen 5 5600X 65 W.
- Age: the Core i3-12100 is 2 years newer (2022 vs 2020).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i3-12100 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 50 | 52 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 12th Gen | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 60 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |