Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 2600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 1377 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 17% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Ryzen 5 2600X - 199 vs 170 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 2600X - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - CA$153.99 vs CA$409.85
- Up to 56% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-12600 - CA$0.91 vs CA$2.06 per FPS
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
199
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.06/FPS
44%
Price, CA$
CA$409.85
37%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$409.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 185 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
FPS
170
85%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.91/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$153.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$153.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 185 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
Core i5 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 12 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |