AMD Ryzen 5 8600G VS Intel Core i5-12600
amd
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads4.3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 8600G
intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-12600
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
N/A • Jan 2024
Intel Core i5-12600
$233 • Jan 2026
Intel Core i5-12600
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | Intel Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 43 X | 33 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 16.00 MB | 18.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon 760M | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Core i5 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 4nm | 10nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 178 mm² | 163 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 25000 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Intel Core i5-12600
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Intel Core i5-12600
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Intel Core i5-12600
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Intel Core i5-12600
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Intel Core i5-12600
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
Intel Core i5-12600
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G
AMD • 6/12 • 4.3GHz
Intel Core i5-12600
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.3GHz
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