How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G scores 51.8/100 overall; Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41/100. AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins 14 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-12100 wins 3.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G and the Intel Core i3-12100?

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G advantages: Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 55; Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 34; 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB; 80% higher PassMark: 25,191 vs 14,000; 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm. Intel Core i3-12100 advantages: 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4; Lower launch price: $122 vs $229.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G or Intel Core i3-12100?

Intel Core i3-12100 launched cheaper at $122, versus $229 for the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G.

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i3-12100

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G

$229

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100

$122

64.2Single-core55.3

46.1Multi-core34.2

47.4Gamingspec-based36

14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 5 8600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 51.8 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+12) and single-core (+9). Intel Core i3-12100 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 8600G

Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 55
Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 34
100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
80% higher PassMark: 25,191 vs 14,000
60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100

25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
Lower launch price: $122 vs $229

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i3-12100
Announced	2024	2022
Socket	AM5	LGA1700
Process	4 nm+60%	10 nm
Base TDP	65 W	60 W+8%
Max turbo power	88 W	89 W+1%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i3-12100
Cores	6+50%	4
Performance cores	6+50%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	12+50%	8
Base clock	4.3 GHz+30%	3.3 GHz
Boost clock	5 GHz+16%	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	6 MB+20%	5 MB
L3 cache	16 MB+33%	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i3-12100
iGPU	AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3)	Intel UHD Graphics 730
iGPU clock	2,800 MHz	1,400 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i3-12100
Memory support	DDR5-5200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	256 GB+100%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i3-12100
PCIe version	4	5+25%
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G versus Intel Core i3-12100
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Intel Core i3-12100
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,050Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	6,700Bottom 34%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,790+7%Top 42%	1,680Top 45%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	13,898+60%Bottom 51%	8,700Bottom 29%
PassMark	25,191+80%Bottom 48%	14,000Bottom 24%

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