AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i3-12100


AMD Ryzen 5 5600G		Intel Core i3-12100
CPU comparison In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and the Intel Core i3-12100 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster. We compare the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6 core processor released in Q2/2021 with the Intel Core i3-12100 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022.

AMD Ryzen 5 (92)	Family	Intel Core i3 (205)
AMD Ryzen 5000G (17)	CPU group	Intel Core i 12000 (34)
4	Generation	12
Cezanne (Zen 3)	Architecture	Alder Lake S
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G	Predecessor	Intel Core i3-11100B
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G	Successor	Intel Core i3-13100

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.90 GHz (4.40 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i3-12100 clocks with 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-12100
6	Cores	4
12	Threads	8
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
Yes	Overclocking ?	No
3.90 GHz	Frequency	3.30 GHz
4.40 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.30 GHz
4.20 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	4.00 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-12100
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir)	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
0.40 GHz	GPU frequency	0.30 GHz
1.90 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	1.40 GHz
9	GPU Generation	12
7 nm	Technology	14 nm
3	Max. displays	3
7	Compute units	24
448	Shader	192
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
2 GB	Max. GPU Memory	64 GB
12	DirectX Version	12

Hardware codec support A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir)	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec h264	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec VP9	Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode	Codec VP8	Decode / Encode
No	Codec AV1	Decode
Decode / Encode	Codec AVC	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec VC-1	Decode
Decode / Encode	Codec JPEG	Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, while the Intel Core i3-12100 supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-12100
DDR4-3200	Memory	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
64 GB	Max. Memory	128 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
51.2 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	76.8 GB/s
No	ECC	No
3.00 MB	L2 Cache	5.00 MB
16.00 MB	L3 Cache	12.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	5.0
20	PCIe lanes	20
19.7 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	78.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-12100 is 60 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-12100
65 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	60 W
--	TDP (PL2)	89 W
88 W	TDP up	--
45 W	TDP down	--
95 °C	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has 19.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-12100 is at 17.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-12100
7 nm	Technology	10 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
AM4 (PGA 1331)	Socket	LGA 1700
AMD-V, SVM	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q2/2021	Release date	Q1/2022
--	Release price	122 $

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Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core)

The Cinebench 2024 benchmark is based on the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxon's 3D program Cinema 4D. The benchmark runs are each 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	85 (99%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	86 (100%)

Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core)

The Multi-Core test of the Cinebench 2024 benchmark uses all cpu cores to render using the Redshift rendering engine, which is also used in Maxons Cinema 4D. The benchmark run is 10 minutes long to test whether the processor is limited by its heat generation.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	589 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	401 (68%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1421 (86%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	1658 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	10202 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	8443 (83%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1896 (88%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	2157 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	7965 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	7428 (93%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1507 (88%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	1716 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	7612 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	6422 (84%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	574 (89%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	642 (100%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	4479 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	3204 (72%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) @ 1.90 GHz	1702 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 Intel UHD Graphics 730 @ 1.40 GHz	538 (32%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	19920 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	13880 (70%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	143 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	586 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	4615 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	242 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	1204 (100%)

CPU performance per watt (efficiency)

Efficiency of the processor under full load in the Cinebench R23 (multi-core) benchmark. The benchmark result is divided by the average energy required (CPU package power in watts). The higher the value, the more efficient the CPU is under full load.


	AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 10,202 CB R23 MC @ 74 W	137 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-12100 3.30 GHz	0 (0%)

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