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Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 1500X

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 1500X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $289

Availability

MSRP in USD: $189

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Ryzen 5 1500X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1668 days newer than Ryzen 5 1500X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 40% better in Dirt 5 than Ryzen 5 1500X - 234 vs 167 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 1500X - 16 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 1500X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Dirt 5.
Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

234

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€218.88

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K processor 20 MB Smart Cache Box

Buy for 218.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 75012 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


FPS

167

71.36752136752136%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017

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 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


Single-Core

1104

45.06122448979592%

Multi-Core

3644

30.902306648575305%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 11th, 2017
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenameSummit Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
16
Threads8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier35.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 5 1500X

Dirt 5, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High

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