AMD Ryzen 5 3600 vs Intel Core i5-12400F
34.8Single-core56.4
36.4Multi-core41.7
59.1Gamingspec-based46.5
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 360010 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+22) and multi-core (+5). AMD Ryzen 5 3600 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 5 3600
- 78% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 18 MB
- 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400F
- Stronger single-core score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 36
- 150% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,100 vs 1,450
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 6,900
- Lower launch price: $167 vs $199
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 117 W+33% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+78% | 18 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-12400F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Bottom 25% | 2,100+45%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,900Bottom 36% | 9,400+36%Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,250Bottom 27% | 1,690+35%Top 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,200Bottom 32% | 11,900+29%Bottom 44% |
| PassMark | 17,800Bottom 31% | 19,700+11%Bottom 35% |
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