Processors comparison
Ryzen 5 5500 vs Core i3-12100F
Specs, platform, power, size and UK prices side by side. Every value comes from the product listing; anything we don't hold is marked unknown.
Key differences
- Different platforms: the Ryzen 5 5500 uses AM4 and the Core i3-12100F uses LGA 1700, so they need different motherboards.
- The Ryzen 5 5500 has 6 cores / 12 threads; the Core i3-12100F has 4 cores / 8 threads.
- The Core i3-12100F boosts to 4.3 GHz, 0.1 GHz higher than the Ryzen 5 5500.
- Memory support differs: Ryzen 5 5500 DDR4, Core i3-12100F DDR5.
- The Ryzen 5 5500 is £9.48 cheaper at its lowest listed new price (£79.99 against £89.47).
Performance
We don't have measured benchmark results for these parts yet, and we don't publish estimated scores. Specs like core count, clock speed and video memory are a guide, not a measure of speed in games or apps.
Specifications
| Specification | Ryzen 5 5500 | Core i3-12100F |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | ||
| SocketDecides which motherboards the processor fits. | AM4 | LGA 1700 |
| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Alder Lake |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 5 | Intel Core i3 |
| Cores and clocks | ||
| Cores | 6Higher | 4 |
| Threads | 12Higher | 8 |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.3 GHzHigher |
| Power and cooling | ||
| Rated TDPThe maker's thermal design rating, not measured power draw. | 65 W | 60 W |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Integrated graphicsWithout it you need a graphics card to get a picture. | No | No |
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