Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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40 Overall Score
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Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
Intel
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Intel Core i5-12600KF is overwhelmingly praised as a high-performance, budget-friendly CPU for gaming, with users noting excellent value, low temperatures, and smooth gameplay in AAA titles. Verified buyers highlight its speed and compatibility with DDR4/DDR5, though some mention it lacks integrated graphics and a cooler. A few comments express frustration over stock availability, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Low operating temperatures
- Fast gaming performance in AAA titles
- Compatible with DDR4 and DDR5
- Easy installation
Cons
- No integrated graphics
- No cooler included
- Stock availability issues
Value for money 8
Gaming performance 7
Thermal management 4
Memory compatibility 4
Ease of installation 2
Missing integrated graphics 2
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Specifications
| Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | Intel Core i5 12600KF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 3 | Core i5 |
| Model | 1200 | 12600KF |
| Codename | Zen | Alder Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 10★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| P-cores | 4 | 6★ |
| E-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 4 | 16★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 9.5★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 20★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | — | 2★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1700 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20★ |
| TDP | 270 | 125★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 150★ |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | None |
Pros & Cons
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (27th percentile)
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong single thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong platform (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No current pricing available
Intel Core i5 12600KF 10-core LGA 1700
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12600KF
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.
