The AMD Ryzen 5 9600 wins in 10 out of 14 comparable specs, with 2 ties. Its biggest advantage is L3 Cache (167% better).
Core i3-12100F wins in 2 specs (MSRP: 58% better).
Recommendation
Choose Ryzen 5 9600 if you want the best overall performance — especially l3 cache.
Choose Core i3-12100F if msrp matters more to you.
