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Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 3 1200

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 3 1200: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 143.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17561 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 3 1200

3.1 GHz | 4-core

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Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Laptop – 14" WUXGA 1920 x 1200 IPS Touch Display | AMD Ryzen 3 7320C | 8GB LPDDR5X | 128GB eMMC | Wi-Fi 6E | FHD Facial Auto Exposure Camera | Chrome OS | CB514-3HT-R8RB

Buy for 320.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17562 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 143.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17561 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 3 1200

3.1 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Logo
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Laptop – 14" WUXGA 1920 x 1200 IPS Touch Display | AMD Ryzen 3 7320C | 8GB LPDDR5X | 128GB eMMC | Wi-Fi 6E | FHD Facial Auto Exposure Camera | Chrome OS | CB514-3HT-R8RB

Buy for 320.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17562 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 3 1200 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1561 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 3 1200.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 17% better in Borderlands 3 than Ryzen 3 1200 - 244 vs 208 FPS
  • Up to 55% cheaper than Ryzen 3 1200 - $129.57 vs $288.82
  • Up to 62% better value when playing Borderlands 3 than Ryzen 3 1200 - $0.59 vs $1.54 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 3 1200 - 16 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 1200 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 1200

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Borderlands 3.
Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Badass

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

244

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.59/FPS

100%

Price, €

€143.82

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 143.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17561 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Logo
Ryzen 3 1200

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017


FPS

208

85%

Value, €/FPS

€1.54/FPS

38%

Price, €

€320.59

44%

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Laptop – 14" WUXGA 1920 x 1200 IPS Touch Display | AMD Ryzen 3 7320C | 8GB LPDDR5X | 128GB eMMC | Wi-Fi 6E | FHD Facial Auto Exposure Camera | Chrome OS | CB514-3HT-R8RB

Buy for 320.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 17562 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Badass

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Logo
Ryzen 3 1200

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Logo
Ryzen 3 1200

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017


Single-Core

984

40%

Multi-Core

2834

24%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Logo

AMD Ryzen 3 1200

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJul 27th, 2017
Core i5CollectionRyzen 3
Alder LakeCodenameSummit Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
16
Threads4
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.1 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.4 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier31.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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