Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 3 1200 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 3 1200 is 756 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6600.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6600
- Up to 80% cheaper than Ryzen 3 1200 - CA$129.0 vs CA$649.99
- Up to 80% better value when playing Control than Ryzen 3 1200 - CA$0.64 vs CA$3.23 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 1200 doesn't have integrated graphics
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for CA$649.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 64 minutes ago
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
201
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.64/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$129
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$129 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 64 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | vs | Intel Core i5-6600 |
---|---|---|
Jul 27th, 2017 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
Ryzen 3 | Collection | Core i5 |
Summit Ridge | Codename | Skylake |
AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |