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CA$223
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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 5600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 85 days older than the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Up to 46% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - CA$223.0 vs CA$409.85
- Up to 44% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-12600 - CA$1.26 vs CA$2.24 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 3% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Ryzen 5 5600 - 183 vs 177 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Ryzen 5 5600
Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022
FPS
177
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.26/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$223
100%
Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Updated 181 minutes ago
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
183
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.24/FPS
56%
Price, CA$
CA$409.85
54%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
Buy for CA$409.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 181 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Ryzen 5 5600
Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | vs | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 20th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Vermeer | Codename | Alder Lake |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
PC Builds Using Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i5-12600
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+
65 FPS
CA$18.46/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Ryzen 5 5600
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,199.99
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Laptops Using Ryzen 5 5600 or Core i5-12600
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+
30 FPS
CA$37.63/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,129
In Stock
30 FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
8 GB, 256 GB SSD
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CA$N/A
Out of Stock
30 FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
8 GB, 256 GB SSD
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CA$N/A
Out of Stock
30 FPS
CA$44.63/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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CA$1,339
In Stock
30 FPS
CA$41.3/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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40 FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$N/A
Out of Stock
30 FPS
CA$46.63/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
4 GB, 4 TB SSD
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40 FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
8 GB, 512 GB SSD
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Out of Stock
30 FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
4 GB, 2 TB SSD
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Out of Stock
30 FPS
CA$43.3/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
4 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,299
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30 FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
4 GB, 512 GB SSD
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CA$N/A
Out of Stock
40 FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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CA$N/A
Out of Stock
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GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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Out of Stock
30 FPS
CA$47.97/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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CA$1,439
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30 FPS
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile
Ryzen 5 5600
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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