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Intel Core i3-12100F vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600
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| Intel Core i3-12100F | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i3-12100F was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 was released in Q2/2022. |
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| Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (93) |
| Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (16) |
| 12 | Generation | 4 |
| Alder Lake S | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
| Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| -- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
| Intel Core i3-13100F | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-12100F has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is at 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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| Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
| 4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
| 4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i3-12100F can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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| Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
| 128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| 5.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
| 12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
| 5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
| 20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
| 78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i3-12100F is 58 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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| Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| 58 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
| 89 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | 45 W |
| 100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-12100F is manufactured in 10 nm and has 17.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 35.00 MB cache. |
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| Intel Core i3-12100F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
| 10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
| LGA 1700 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
| Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
| 97 $ | Release price | 199 $ |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 5 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 6 CPU benchmarks
Price-performance ratio
Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
Geekbench 6 MT: 7,428 / 97 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Geekbench 6 MT: 8,816 / 199 $ |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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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.
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Intel Core i3-12100F
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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