The Core i5-12600 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12600
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600X
The Core i5-12600 is better in every way
Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 5 2600X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600
Jan 6th, 2022
Average FPS
227
100%
Min 1% FPS
155
100%
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Ryzen 5 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
199
88%
Min 1% FPS
136
88%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 5 2600X in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 5 2600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 5 2600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600
Jan 6th, 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 2600X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
89%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.25 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 6th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $233.00 | MSRP | $229.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Zen |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
