Intel Core i3-12100F VS AMD Ryzen 5 3600
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock58W
TDPIntel Core i3-12100F
amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.6GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 3600
Intel Core i3-12100F
Intel Core i3-12100F
N/A • Feb 2026
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
$199 • Jul 2019
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-12100F | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 33 X | 36 X |
| TDP | 58 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 12.00 MB | 32.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Alder Lake-S) | Ryzen 5 (Zen 2 (Matisse)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 7nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 163 mm² | 74 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 3800 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100F
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100F
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100F
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-12100F
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i3-12100F
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i3-12100F
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i3-12100F
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.3GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
AMD • 6/12 • 3.6GHz
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