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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen 5 5600XT

The Core i3-12100F is same performance as the Ryzen 5 5600XT on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Available for $97

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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League of Legends2009

Core i3-12100F

309FPS

Ryzen 5 5600XT

309FPS

Dota 22013

Core i3-12100F

234FPS

Ryzen 5 5600XT

235FPS

Apex Legends2019

Core i3-12100F

374FPS

Ryzen 5 5600XT

374FPS

Fortnite2017

Overwatch 22023

542FPS

542FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

216FPS

216FPS

645FPS

646FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-12100F

239FPS

Ryzen 5 5600XT

240FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-12100F

48%

Ryzen 5 5600XT

48%

Similar overall gaming performance.

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Core i3-12100F

Ryzen 5 5600XT

Ryzen 5 5600XT has 2 more cores.

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Core i3-12100F

Ryzen 5 5600XT

Ryzen 5 5600XT has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-12100F

12 MB

Ryzen 5 5600XT

32 MB

Ryzen 5 5600XT has 20 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i3-12100F

3.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600XT

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600XT has a 12% higher base clock.

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Core i3-12100F

4.3 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600XT

4.7 GHz

Ryzen 5 5600XT boosts 9% higher.

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Core i3-12100F

58W

Ryzen 5 5600XT

65W

Core i3-12100F draws 7W less power.

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Core i3-12100F

Ryzen 5 5600XT

Core i3-12100FRyzen 5 5600XT

LGA1700

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AM4

Alder Lake-S

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Vermeer

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 5 5600XT?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 5 5600XT?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 5 5600XT?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-12100F scores 48/100, Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 48/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 5 5600XT bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 5 5600XT?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.