AMD Ryzen 5 8600G vs Intel Core i5-12600K
64.2Single-core65.2
46.1Multi-core50.8
47.4Gamingspec-based52.1
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 8600G10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.4 to 51.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+5) and single-core (+1). AMD Ryzen 5 8600G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 16% higher Base clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $318
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K
- Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 46
- 70% higher Max turbo power: 150 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 58% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 6 MB
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 150 W+70% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+16% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+2% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 10 MB+58% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 1,809+1%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,898Bottom 51% | 16,878+21%Top 37% |
| PassMark | 25,191Bottom 48% | 27,501+9%Top 47% |
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