Core i3-12100F vs Ryzen 5 5600H: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +8.9%AMD Ryzen 5 5600H leads in this scenario (up to 8.9% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i3-12100F is better2
L2 cache 2 MB more5 MB vs 3 MB
Official memory speed 1,600 MT/s more4,800 MT/s vs 3,200 MT/s
Where Ryzen 5 5600H is better4
Blender Benchmark 3.4.0 8.9% faster118 samples/min vs 109 samples/min
Cores 2 more6 vs 4
Threads 4 more12 vs 8
L3 cache 4 MB more16 MB vs 12 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 8.9%
Blender Benchmark 3.4.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i3-12100F108.6 samples/minRyzen 5 5600H118.3 samples/minPosition among tested models (36)
A · 109B · 1180200400600Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is ahead by 8.9% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i3-12100F
108.6 samples/min · community measurement, sample 25 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 25 submissions (3 outliers excluded), interquartile range 103.11–115.45; submissions 2022-12-11 to 2023-10-20; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
118.3 samples/min · community measurement, sample 47 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 47 submissions (6 outliers excluded), interquartile range 111.87–130.63; submissions 2022-12-11 to 2023-05-29; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (24)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 98.3 | 109.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 105.5 | 119.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 109.7 | 103.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 107.3 | 114.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 108.1 | 125.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 109.9 | 122.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 117.7 | 127.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 110.8 | 118.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 109.6 | 117.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 103.1 | 116 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 104.2 | 111.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 103.2 | 107.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 104.6 | 120.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 107.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 115.3 | 120.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 118.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | — | 315.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, classroom (CPU) | — | 826.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, fishy_cat (CPU) | — | 407.9 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, koro (CPU) | — | 613.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, pavillon_barcelona (CPU) | — | 856.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90CPU, victor (CPU) | — | 1,374.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 134.1 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 125.4 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i3-12100F | B · Ryzen 5 5600H | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 4 | 6 | B: 2 more |
| Threads | 8 | 12 | B: 4 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz | equal |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 4.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz | A: 0.1 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 3 MB | A: 2 MB more |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 16 MB | B: 4 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP6 | differs |
| Process node | Intel 7 | TSMC 7 nm FinFET | differs |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, LPDDR4 | differs |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 3,200 MT/s | A: 1,600 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 128 GB | no data | no data for B |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 3.0 | differs |
| Integrated graphics | none | AMD Radeon Graphics | differs |
| Power | |||
| TDP (AMD method)AMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP. | no data | 45 W (configurable: 35–54 W) | no data for A |
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 58 W | no data | no data for B |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 89 W | no data | no data for B |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A4
B6
B: 2 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A8
B12
B: 4 moreBase clock
A3.3 GHz
B3.3 GHz
equalFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A4.3 GHz
B4.2 GHz
A: 0.1 GHz more
Cache
L2 cache
A5 MB
B3 MB
A: 2 MB moreL3 cache
A12 MB
B16 MB
B: 4 MB more
Platform
Socket
ALGA1700
BFP6
differsProcess node
AIntel 7
BTSMC 7 nm FinFET
differs
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR4, LPDDR4
differsMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B3,200 MT/s
A: 1,600 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A128 GB
Bno data
no data for BPCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 3.0
differsIntegrated graphics
Anone
BAMD Radeon Graphics
differs
Power
TDP (AMD method)
Ano data
B45 W (configurable: 35–54 W)
no data for AAMD TDP, AMD PPT, Intel Base Power (PL1) and Max Turbo Power (PL2) are different metrics and are not compared with each other. For laptop CPUs, the laptop maker configures the TDP.
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A58 W
Bno data
no data for BMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A89 W
Bno data
no data for B
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Ryzen 5 5600H fit the same motherboard?
No: Intel Core i3-12100F uses LGA1700, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600H uses FP6.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i3-12100F and AMD Ryzen 5 5600H have?
Intel Core i3-12100F: 4 cores / 8 threads. AMD Ryzen 5 5600H: 6 cores / 12 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i3-12100F: no. AMD Ryzen 5 5600H: AMD Radeon Graphics.
Which is faster: Intel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600H?
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i3-12100Fchecked November 7, 2026
- AMD — specifications of AMD Ryzen 5 5600Hchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.