The Core i5-12600 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G645 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only CA$212.82 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G645
- Up to 79% cheaper – CA$58.17 vs CA$270.99
Core i5-12600 vs Pentium G645 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, CA$
CA$270.99
21%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.3/FPS
26%
Pentium G645
Sep 2nd, 2012
Average FPS
167
81%
Min 1% FPS
112
82%
Price, CA$
CA$58.17
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.34/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600 vs Pentium G645 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600 vs Pentium G645 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Pentium G645 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Pentium G645
Sep 2nd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
17%
Base Frequency
2.9 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G645 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 2nd, 2012 |
| $233.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 2 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
