AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i3-2120
47Single-core20
39.9Multi-core20
43.6Gaming20
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G0 spec wins — Intel Core i3-2120
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 20, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+27) and gaming (+24). Intel Core i3-2120 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 5600G
- Stronger Single-core score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 40 vs 20
- Stronger gaming score: 44 vs 20
- 729% higher PassMark: 19,900 vs 2,400
- 500% higher L2 cache: 3 MB vs 1 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-2120
- Lower launch price: $138 vs $259
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2011 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1155 |
| Process | 7 nm+78% | 32 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6+200% | 2 |
| Performance cores | 6+200% | 2 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12+200% | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz+18% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz+33% | 3.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB+500% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+433% | 3 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| iGPU clock | 1,900 MHz+73% | 1,100 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+300% | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3+50% | 2 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | Intel Core i3-2120 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+137%Top 45% | 780Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300+419%Top 52% | 1,600Top 100% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470Top 47% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,800Top 53% | — |
| PassMark | 19,900+729%Top 46% | 2,400Top 100% |
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