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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600X outperforms the more expensive Core i5-12500 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 5 5600X is 425 days older than the more expensive Core i5-12500.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Up to 33% cheaper than Core i5-12500 - $127.0 vs $189.99
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600X doesn't have integrated graphics
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Core i5-12500
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Ryzen 5 5600X
Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020
Single-Core
2092
90.5235828645608%
Multi-Core
8659
95.37393986121819%
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Vermeer | Codename | Alder Lake |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Ryzen 5 5600X or Core i5-12500
Apex Legends, 1920 x 1080, High
105 FPS
$7.07/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$742
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105 FPS
$9.23/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$969
In Stock
163 FPS
$6.31/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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$1,029
In Stock
142 FPS
$6.34/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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$899.99
In Stock
105 FPS
$7.51/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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$789
In Stock
105 FPS
$8.38/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$880
In Stock
105 FPS
$9.51/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$999
In Stock
105 FPS
$14.29/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,499.99
In Stock
105 FPS
$12.19/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,279.99
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142 FPS
$5.7/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Core i5-12500
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$809.99
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