The Core i3-12100 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600, however, it's the same value for money, as it's CA$70.61 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 8% less energy – 60 vs 65 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
- Up to 44% cheaper – CA$88.39 vs CA$159.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 5 2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
CA$159
55%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
62%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
181
90%
Min 1% FPS
120
90%
Price, CA$
CA$88.39
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.48/FPS
100%
Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 5 2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
91%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
60 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
