Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 Overall Score
vs
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA 1700
Intel
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA 1700
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Intel Core i5-12600 is highly praised for its value in gaming and SFF PC builds, with users noting excellent cooling efficiency and stable performance. However, one verified reviewer experienced slightly lower gaming performance than expected, though the price was considered fair. Overall, it is seen as a reliable mid-tier CPU that runs cool and quiet.
Pros
- Great value for gaming
- Excellent cooling efficiency
- Stable and reliable performance
- Ideal for SFF PC builds
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Slightly lower gaming performance than expected
- Minor performance issues in some games
Value for money 4
Cooling efficiency 3
Gaming performance 4
Stability 3
Sff pc suitability 2
Quiet operation 2
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Specifications
| Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | Intel Core i5 12600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 3 | Core i5 |
| Model | 1200 | 12600 |
| Codename | Zen | Alder Lake |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| P-cores | 4 | 6★ |
| Threads | 4 | 12★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 7.5★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 18★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| 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 | 65★ |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 117★ |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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 12600 6-core LGA 1700
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Pricing
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM40.442score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA 17000.209score per dollar
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12600
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.
