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Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 5600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP $289

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Availability

MSRP $199

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Ryzen 5 5600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 167 days older than Ryzen 5 5600.

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 4% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Ryzen 5 5600 - 249 vs 239 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 5 5600

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

249

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


FPS

239

96%

Value, €/FPS

€0.69/FPS

100%

Price, €

€164.09

100%

Value Winner

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo
Ryzen 5 5600

Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022


Single-Core

2029

83%

Multi-Core

8539

72%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Logo

Ryzen 5 5600

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Apr 20th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0x
Multiplier35.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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