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Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 2600X

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 2600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms Ryzen 5 2600X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1295 days newer than Ryzen 5 2600X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 11% better in HITMAN 3 than Ryzen 5 2600X - 219 vs 198 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 2600X - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

  • Consumes up to 24% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 95 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of HITMAN 3.
HITMAN 3

HITMAN 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

219

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

198

90%

Value, €/FPS

€0.8/FPS

100%

Price, €

€158.61

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Processore 6 - Core 19 MB, Cache 95 W, Wraith spire Cooler, Nero

Buy for 158.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 68 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

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 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1237

50%

Multi-Core

5263

45%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 19th, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
125 WTDP
95 W
10 nm
Process Size12 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 5 2600X

HITMAN 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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