AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i3-12100 for Gaming?

I'm considering between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i3-12100. Does anyone have experience with either of these for gaming?

Yeah, both CPUs provide good game performance with a high-performance CPU cooler. However, you might want to check out this TechReviewer article AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs. Intel Core i3-12100 that compares the two.

That's super useful! It looks like the Ryzen 5 5600X has a higher single-core max boost frequency and additional cores. Does that make it better for gaming?

I've used both, and in my experience, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the Intel Core i3-12100 for gaming due to its higher single-core max boost frequency and additional cores. However, both CPUs provide good game performance with a high-performance CPU cooler.

That's great to know! What about for general apps? I'm not a gamer, but I need something that can handle my everyday tasks efficiently.

The Ryzen 5 5600X offers better overall performance for general apps due to its impressive L3 cache and support for PCIe 4.0. It's definitely worth considering if you're looking for a well-rounded CPU for non-gaming tasks.

I've been using the i3-12100 for about a month now, and it's worked fine for my general apps like streaming shows, office work, and browsing the internet. The performance has been satisfactory so far.