The Core i5-12600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
The Core i5-12600 is better in every way
Core i5-12600 vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, CA$
CA$270.99
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.3/FPS
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
79%
Min 1% FPS
110
81%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-12600 vs Phenom X3 8650 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600 vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
50%
L3 Cache
2 MB
11%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
70%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $233.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Toliman |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 3 |
12 | Threads | 3 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
