AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i3-12100
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i3-12100 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is 38% faster and 57% cheaper than Intel Core i3-12100.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $139.99 | $219.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 19715 | 12169 |
| VALUE | 141 | 55 |
| SOCKET | AM4 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 60W |
| EFFICIENCY | 303 | 203 |
| CORES | 6 x 3.90 GHz | 4 x 3.30 GHz |
| TURBO | 4.40 GHz | 4.30 GHz |
| THREADS | 3177 | 3174 |
| DATE | Q2/2021 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-12400F | 19680 | $108.99 | |
| Intel Core i9-10900 | 19849 | $432.77 | |
| Intel Core i5-11600K | 19528 | $199 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i3-12100
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | 12660 | $150 | |
| AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | 11622 | $67.48 | |
| AMD Ryzen 3 4100 | 11053 | $68.97 |
Is AMD Ryzen 5 5600G better than Intel Core i3-12100?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G offers a better deal than the Intel Core i3-12100 by 61%.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 19715. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 303. The Intel Core i3-12100 efficiency score is 203. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G leads by 33%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.