AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT vs Intel Core i5-12600
57.1Single-core66
43.7Multi-core42.5
62.2Gamingspec-based49
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 52.4 against 51.2 for Intel Core i5-12600. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT
- 78% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 18 MB
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600
- Stronger single-core score: 66 vs 57
- 150% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 3 MB
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- 10% higher PassMark (single thread): 3,815 vs 3,465
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 117 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | — | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | — | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+78% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 22,254+5%Top 49% | 21,287Bottom 49% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,465Top 47% | 3,815+10%Top 37% |
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