AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs Intel Core i5-12400
48.4Single-core58.9
40.6Multi-core40.4
60.3Gamingspec-based46.5
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 56006 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12400
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 scores 47.9 against 47.5 for Intel Core i5-12400. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 5600 edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- 78% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 18 MB
- 40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 14% higher PassMark: 21,487 vs 18,823
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12400
- Stronger single-core score: 59 vs 48
- 150% higher L2 cache: 7.5 MB vs 3 MB
- 33% higher Max turbo power: 117 W vs 88 W
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- 13% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,690 vs 1,490
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 117 W+33% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+40% | 2.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 7.5 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+78% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,490Bottom 38% | 1,690+13%Top 49% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,900Bottom 38% | 11,900+9%Bottom 41% |
| PassMark | 21,487+14%Bottom 49% | 18,823Bottom 40% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,253Bottom 48% | 3,466+7%Top 45% |
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