AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-12600
64.2Single-core66
46.1Multi-core42.5
47.4Gamingspec-based49
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 8600G scores 51.8 against 51.2 for Intel Core i5-12600. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
- Stronger multi-core score: 46 vs 43
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 30% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- 18% higher PassMark: 25,191 vs 21,287
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600
- 33% higher Max turbo power: 117 W vs 88 W
- 25% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 6 MB
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- 13% higher L3 cache: 18 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 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 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+30% | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+4% | 4.8 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+25% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 18 MB+13% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 760M (8 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,800 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 43% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 49% | — |
| PassMark | 25,191+18%Top 44% | 21,287Bottom 49% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,876+2%Top 34% | 3,815Top 37% |
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