The Core i5-11600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 1200 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only €131.42 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 3 1200 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 1200
- Up to 51% cheaper – €123.88 vs €255.30
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 3 1200 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€255.3
48%
Value, €/FPS
€1.25/FPS
55%
Ryzen 3 1200
Jul 27th, 2017
Average FPS
178
88%
Min 1% FPS
118
88%
Price, €
€123.88
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.69/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 3 1200 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 i5-11600K vs Ryzen 3 1200 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Ryzen 3 1200 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Ryzen 3 1200
Jul 27th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
79%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
69%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2017 |
| $262.00 | MSRP | $109.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
