The Core i5-12600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 4500, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$161.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 4500 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 4500
- Up to 60% cheaper – CA$109.00 vs CA$270.99
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 5 4500 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, CA$
CA$270.99
40%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.3/FPS
44%
Ryzen 5 4500
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
189
91%
Min 1% FPS
125
92%
Price, CA$
CA$109
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.57/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 5 4500 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 Ryzen 5 4500 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 5 4500 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
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 4500
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
44%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
85%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| $233.00 | MSRP | $129.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
