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Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Core i5-12600K

Ryzen 5 3600XT vs Core i5-12600K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Ryzen 5 3600XT

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6-core, 12-threads unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Spire cooler

Buy for 518.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

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 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

Ryzen 5 3600XT

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6-core, 12-threads unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Spire cooler

Buy for 518.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

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 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 3600XT on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 851 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 5 3600XT.

Advantages of Ryzen 5 3600XT

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 95 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 20% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Ryzen 5 3600XT - 98 vs 82 FPS
  • Up to 70% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600XT - $140.41 vs $467.41
  • Up to 75% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Ryzen 5 3600XT - $1.59 vs $6.33 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT doesn't have integrated graphics
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Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT Logo
Ryzen 5 3600XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

82

84%

Value, €/FPS

€6.33/FPS

25%

Price, €

€518.82

30%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 6-core, 12-threads unlocked desktop processor with Wraith Spire cooler

Buy for 518.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

98

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.59/FPS

100%

Price, €

€155.85

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 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 241 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT Logo
Ryzen 5 3600XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT Logo
Ryzen 5 3600XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1704

70%

Multi-Core

7222

61%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT Logo

Ryzen 5 3600XT

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Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

Jul 7th, 2019Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Ryzen 5CollectionCore i5
MatisseCodenameAlder Lake
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
10
12Threads
16
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
4.5 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.9 GHz
95 W
TDP125 W
7 nm
Process Size10 nm
38.0x
Multiplier37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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