The Core i5-12600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 3100, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $71.03 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 3100
- Up to 45% cheaper – $87.97 vs $159.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 3 3100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, $
$159
55%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
61%
Ryzen 3 3100
Apr 24th, 2020
Average FPS
188
91%
Min 1% FPS
124
91%
Price, $
$87.97
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.46/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 3 3100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 3 3100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 3 3100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 3 3100
Apr 24th, 2020
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
16 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
81%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
| $233.00 | MSRP | $99.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
