AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel Core i3-12100F
34.4Single-core55.3
36.7Multi-core34.2
59.1Gamingspec-based36
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 36009 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 scores 41.6 against 41 for Intel Core i3-12100F. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 3600 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- 167% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 12 MB
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100F
- Stronger single-core score: 55 vs 34
- 67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 1,450
- 36% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,680 vs 1,232
- 34% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,432 vs 2,557
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $199
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 58 W+11% |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 89 W+1% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 5 MB+67% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+167% | 12 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Bottom 27% | 2,050+41%Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,900+3%Bottom 36% | 6,700Bottom 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,232Bottom 26% | 1,680+36%Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,612+10%Bottom 31% | 8,700Bottom 26% |
| PassMark | 17,648+26%Bottom 38% | 13,954Bottom 27% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,557Bottom 22% | 3,432+34%Top 49% |
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