Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen 5 9600X

Intel Core i3-12100F ≈ ₹9,700 today · 2022 Buy now

≈43% higher est. score

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X ≈ ₹16,500 today · 2024 Buy now

Verdict: Ryzen 5 9600X scores about 43% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i3-12100F Ryzen 5 9600X

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i3-12100F

About ₹6,800 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 5 9600X

43% higher estimated gaming score
2 more cores (6 vs 4)
Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card

Specifications

	Core i3-12100F	Ryzen 5 9600X
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Zen 5
Code name	Alder Lake	Granite Ridge
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 4 nm
Cores	4	6
P-cores + E-cores	4P	6P
Threads	8	12
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.9 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	60 W	65 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	—	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2022	2024-08-08
Price today (≈)	₹9,700	₹16,500

FAQ

Is Core i3-12100F better than Ryzen 5 9600X?

Ryzen 5 9600X scores about 43% higher than Core i3-12100F in our estimated gaming score; real results depend on the game, resolution and settings. At today's approximate prices, Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 5 9600X?

Core i3-12100F is rated at 60 W versus 65 W for Ryzen 5 9600X.

Which is better value, Core i3-12100F or Ryzen 5 9600X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i3-12100F gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 5 9600X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i3-12100F and Ryzen 5 9600X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i3-12100F uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 9600X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.