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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms Core i3-8121U on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 915 days newer than Core i3-8121U.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8121U
- Consumes up to 77% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 5600X - 15 vs 65 Watts
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Performs up to 21% better in Dota 2 than Core i3-8121U - 233 vs 193 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8121U - 12 vs 4 threads
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
FPS
233
100%
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CA$0.9/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$209.99
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FPS and Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i3-8121U
Mobile • May 5th, 2018
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8121U | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
|---|---|---|
| May 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Cannon Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
15 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 22.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i3-8121U or Ryzen 5 5600X
Dota 2, 1920 x 1080, Best Looking
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