The Core i5-12500 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-6100. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the FX-6100
The Core i5-12500 is better in every way
Core i5-12500 vs FX-6100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, £
£195.64
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.94/FPS
100%
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Core i5-12500 vs FX-6100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs FX-6100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs FX-6100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
FX-6100
Oct 12th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
78%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-6100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Oct 12th, 2011 |
| $212.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Zambezi |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
