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CA$409.85
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AvailabilityMSRP $233
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MSRP $233
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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 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
Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - CA$176.74 vs CA$409.85
- Up to 55% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i5-12600 - CA$1.00 vs CA$2.24 per FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
183
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.24/FPS
45%
Price, CA$
CA$409.85
43%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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Updated 53 minutes ago
Ryzen 5 5600
Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022
FPS
177
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$176.74
100%
Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
Buy for CA$176.74 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 53 minutes ago
Trending Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Ryzen 5 5600
Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-12600 | vs | Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 20th, 2022 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i5-12600 or Ryzen 5 5600
With selected game settings
77 FPS
CA$17.09/FPS
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,315.77
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65 FPS
CA$18.46/FPS
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,199.99
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Laptops Using Core i5-12600 or Ryzen 5 5600
With selected game settings
30 FPS
CA$37.63/FPS
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,129
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30 FPS
CA$44.63/FPS
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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CA$1,339
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30 FPS
CA$41.3/FPS
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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30 FPS
CA$46.63/FPS
4 GB, 4 TB SSD
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CA$1,399
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30 FPS
CA$47.97/FPS
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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CA$1,439
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30 FPS
CA$43.3/FPS
4 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,299
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