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Comparing AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i5-12600K

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Released
Q2/2021
Released
Q4/2021
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Comparison of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i5-12600K processors by specifications and benchmarks. AMD Ryzen 5 5600G runs at base clock 3.90 GHz and has 12 threads, and Intel Core i5-12600K runs at base clock 3.70 GHz and has 16 threads. The architecture and type of processors is different, Cezanne (Zen 3) Desktop / Server versus Alder Lake S Desktop / Server. The TDP of the first processor is 65 W, and the second one is 125 W. Compare test scores to see which processor is better.

Differences
Reasons to consider
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
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  • Higher clock speed
    3.90 GHz left arrow 3.70 GHz
    Around -5% better clock speed
  • Performance per watt
    65 W left arrow 125 W
    About 1.92 0.97 times less performance per watt
Reasons to consider
Intel Core i5-12600K
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  • More number of cores
    10 left arrow 6
    2 times more cores
  • Higher turbo clock speed
    4.90 GHz left arrow 4.40 GHz
    Around 10 % better overclocked clock speed
Performance tests
Real tests AMD Ryzen 5 5600G vs Intel Core i5-12600K
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite
Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS
Specifications
Complete list of technical specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Intel Core i5-12600K Intel Core i5-12600K
CPU generation and family

Now let examine the processors version of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and the Intel Core i5-12600K. The higher the model´s version and the more current generation, the better.

  • Name
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600G left arrow Intel Core i5-12600K
  • Segment
    Desktop / Server left arrow Desktop / Server
  • Family
    AMD Ryzen left arrow Intel Core i5
  • Generation
    4 left arrow 12
  • CPU group
    AMD Ryzen 5000G left arrow Intel Core i 12000
  • Predecessor
    AMD Ryzen 5 4600G left arrow Intel Core i5-11600K
CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Now let examine the base clock parameters of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. The processor with the highest score is victorious. You may also compare the turbo frequency in some models.

  • Frequency
    3.90 GHz left arrow 3.70 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    6 left arrow 10
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    4.40 GHz left arrow 4.90 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    12 left arrow 16
  • Hyperthreading
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Core architecture
    normal left arrow hybrid (big.LITTLE)
  • A core
    -- left arrow 6x Golden Cove
  • B core
    -- left arrow 4x Gracemont
Internal Graphics

You may determine which included graphics card is superior by analyzing the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. Nevertheless, not every model can also include an integrated video card. The block has no bearing on the overall performance score and can be skipped.

  • GPU name
    AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir) left arrow Intel Iris Xe Graphics 32 (Alder Lake S)
  • GPU frequency
    1.90 GHz left arrow 0.40 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo left arrow 1.45 GHz
  • Execution units
    7 left arrow 32
  • Shader
    448 left arrow 256
  • Max. GPU Memory
    2 GB left arrow 16 GB
  • Max. displays
    3 left arrow 4
  • Generation
    9 left arrow 12
  • DirectX Version
    12 left arrow 12
  • Technology
    7 nm left arrow 10 nm
  • Release date
    Q1/2020 left arrow Q4/2021
Hardware codec support

This is time to examine how CPUs differ in terms of hardware support for codecs. Each brand may have its own set of guidelines. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i5-12600K processor technologies are shown below for a more detailed comparison.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode
  • AV1
    No left arrow Decode
  • AVC
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VC-1
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • JPEG
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
Memory & PCIe

The kind and amount of memory supported by the CPU have an impact on the performance ranking. As a consequence, experts recommend that you carefully compare which model produces the greatest outcomes. In our case, AMD Ryzen 5 5600G or Intel Core i5-12600K.

  • Memory type
    DDR4-3200 left arrow DDR4-3200DDR5-4800
  • Max. Memory
    64 GB left arrow 256 GB
  • ECC
    No left arrow No
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow 2
  • PCIe version
    3.0 left arrow 5.0
  • PCIe lanes
    24 left arrow 20
Encryption

We decide in favor of an encryption-capable CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600G or Intel Core i5-12600K. If competing CPUs have the same performance in this block, you should compare other technical aspects.

  • AES-NI
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Now let us analyze the temps of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. It is critical to note that the greater the processor´s TDP, the more efficient the cooling system would be required. A CPU with a lower TDP is said to be the best model.

  • TDP (PL1)
    65 W left arrow 125 W
  • TDP (PL2)
    -- left arrow 228 W / 56 s
  • TDP down
    45 W left arrow --
  • Tjunction max.
    95 °C left arrow 100 °C
Technical details

Contrast the specs of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs, including L2-L3 cache, release date, motherboard socket, manufacturing method, ISA instruction set, and much more. Give heed to L2 and L3 - the higher this indication, the better; similarly, the smaller the technical process, the better.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V, SVM left arrow VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 left arrow SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
  • L2-Cache
    3.00 MB left arrow --
  • L3-Cache
    16.00 MB left arrow 20.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Cezanne (Zen 3) left arrow Alder Lake S
  • Technology
    7 nm left arrow 10 nm
  • Socket
    AM4 left arrow LGA 1700
  • Release date
    Q2/2021 left arrow Q4/2021
  • Part Number
    -- left arrow BX8071512600K
Devices using this processor

Let´s all examine the use of the processors AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and Intel Core i5-12600K. Based on this comparison, you will understand the processor´s intended use (gaming, design, editing, mining, work, business).

  • Used in
    Unknown left arrow Unknown
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