Core i3-12100 vs Ryzen 5 5500

Intel Core i3-12100 ≈ ₹12,300 today · 2022 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 ≈ ₹10,300 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i3-12100 and Ryzen 5 5500 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 5500 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i3-12100 Ryzen 5 5500

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Why pick Core i3-12100

4% higher estimated gaming score
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Why pick Ryzen 5 5500

2 more cores (6 vs 4)
About ₹2,000 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i3-12100	Ryzen 5 5500
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Zen 3
Code name	Alder Lake	Cezanne
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	4	6
P-cores + E-cores	4P	6P
Threads	8	12
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	4.2 GHz
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	3 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB
TDP (rated)	60 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 3.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Wraith Stealth
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 730	—
Released	2022	2022-04-04
Price today (≈)	₹12,300	₹10,300

FAQ

Is Core i3-12100 better than Ryzen 5 5500?

Core i3-12100 and Ryzen 5 5500 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 5500 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i3-12100 or Ryzen 5 5500?

Core i3-12100 is rated at 60 W versus 65 W for Ryzen 5 5500.

Which is better value, Core i3-12100 or Ryzen 5 5500?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 5500 gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i3-12100. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i3-12100 and Ryzen 5 5500 use the same motherboard?

No. Core i3-12100 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 5500 uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.