AMD Ryzen 3 4100 vs Intel Core i5-12600KF

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 and Intel Core i5-12600KF CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is 150% slower and 146% cheaper than Intel Core i5-12600KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE$68.97$169.99
CPU MARK1105327583
VALUE160162
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP65W150W
EFFICIENCY170184
CORES4 x 3.80 GHz6 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.00 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS25313925
DATEQ2/2022Q4/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 3 4100

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600KF

Is AMD Ryzen 3 4100 better than Intel Core i5-12600KF?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 3 4100 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12600KF by 1%.


The AMD Ryzen 3 4100 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 11053. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 170. The Intel Core i5-12600KF efficiency score is 184. So, the Intel Core i5-12600KF leads by 8%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.