AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i5-6600K
20Single-core29
22Multi-core24
20.6Gaming23.8
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 12007 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-6600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 25.4 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+9) and gaming (+3). AMD Ryzen 3 1200 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 100% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- 29% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 91 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $242
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger gaming score: 24 vs 21
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,300 vs 920
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,350 vs 2,400
- 35% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 4,050 vs 3,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2015 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-6600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 98% | 1,300+41%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Top 98% | 3,350+40%Top 90% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 1,110+34%Top 78% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 4,050+35%Top 90% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 6,400+28%Top 89% |
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