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Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 5 1600X

Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 5 1600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-12500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,60 GHz

Buy for 212.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processoro da 3.6GHz, 64bit, Socket AM4, 14 nm, Cores 6, Threads 12, TDP 95W

Buy for 231.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 103 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12500

3.0 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Intel® Core™ i5-12500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,60 GHz

Buy for 212.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processoro da 3.6GHz, 64bit, Socket AM4, 14 nm, Cores 6, Threads 12, TDP 95W

Buy for 231.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 103 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12500 outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 1600X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12500 is 1729 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 5 1600X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500

  • Performs up to 23% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Ryzen 5 1600X - 151 vs 123 FPS
  • Up to 8% cheaper than Ryzen 5 1600X - €212.4 vs €231.18
  • Up to 25% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Ryzen 5 1600X - €1.41 vs €1.88 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 1600X - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 1600X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Grand Theft Auto V.
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

151

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.41/FPS

100%

Price, €

€212.4

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-12500, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,60 GHz

Buy for 212.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
Ryzen 5 1600X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


FPS

123

81%

Value, €/FPS

€1.88/FPS

75%

Price, €

€231.18

91%

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processoro da 3.6GHz, 64bit, Socket AM4, 14 nm, Cores 6, Threads 12, TDP 95W

Buy for 231.18 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 103 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
Ryzen 5 1600X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo
Core i5-12500

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2311

100%

Multi-Core

9079

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
Ryzen 5 1600X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


Single-Core

1123

48%

Multi-Core

4766

52%

Intel Core i5-12500 Logo

Intel Core i5-12500

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

Jan 4th, 2022
Release DateApr 11th, 2017
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenameSummit Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.0 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.6 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
30.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i5-12500 or Ryzen 5 1600X

Grand Theft Auto V, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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