AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i3-12300
47Single-core59.4
39.8Multi-core33.8
43.6Gamingspec-based36.7
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G6 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12300
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G scores 42.9 against 42.2 for Intel Core i3-12300. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- Stronger multi-core score: 40 vs 34
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 37% higher PassMark: 19,619 vs 14,371
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12300
- Stronger single-core score: 59 vs 47
- 67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB
- 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
- 12% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,556 vs 3,178
- Lower launch price: $157 vs $259
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-12300 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 60 W+8% |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 89 W+1% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-12300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+11% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 5 MB+67% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-12300 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-12300 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-12300 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-12300 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850Bottom 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300Bottom 41% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470Bottom 38% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,800Bottom 38% | — |
| PassMark | 19,619+37%Bottom 44% | 14,371Bottom 29% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,178Bottom 45% | 3,556+12%Top 43% |
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