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Core i9-12900T vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i9-12900T vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$168.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$168.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900T outperforms Ryzen 5 3600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900T is 912 days newer than Ryzen 5 3600.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900T

  • Performs up to 5% better in Monster Hunter: World than Ryzen 5 3600 - 271 vs 259 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Monster Hunter: World.
Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter: World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i9-12900T Logo
Core i9-12900T

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

271

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

259

96%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.65/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$168.2

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$168.2 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i9-12900T Logo
Core i9-12900T

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900T Logo
Core i9-12900T

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2350

100%

Multi-Core

12204

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

68%

Multi-Core

6884

56%

Intel Core i9-12900T Logo

Intel Core i9-12900T

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores6
24
Threads12
1.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
Not AvailableTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
14.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i9-12900T or Ryzen 5 3600

Monster Hunter: World, 1920 x 1080, Highest

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