AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i5-8600K
20Single-core34.5
22Multi-core30
20.6Gaming29.1
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120011 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-8600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 31.1 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+15) and gaming (+9). 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
- 50% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 16
- 33% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 2 MB
- 32% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 95 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $257
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 35 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 30 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 29 vs 21
- 127% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 6,800 vs 3,000
- 125% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,400 vs 2,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2017 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+32% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 6+50% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+16% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+26% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+33% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 9 MB+13% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 98% | 1,480+61%Top 69% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Top 98% | 5,400+125%Top 71% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 1,210+46%Top 71% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 6,800+127%Top 73% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 10,600+112%Top 77% |
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