PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-12450H

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 4600GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 4600GE

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,889 vs 16,133).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $200 MSRP, while Core i5-12450H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-12450H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Core i5-12450H

2022

Ryzen 5 4600GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.5% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅16.7% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 24) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.9% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 4600GE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,889 vs 16,133).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $200 MSRP, while Core i5-12450H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-12450H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 4600GE better than Core i5-12450H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 4600GE is ahead with a 3.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-12450H pulls ahead with 1.5% better PassMark. Core i5-12450H also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-12450H is the better fit. You are getting 1.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 4600GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 4600GE is at an unclear MSRP at $200 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 3.9% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-12450H is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.5% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (79.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-12450H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2020), a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4, 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB), and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 12 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-12450H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 4600GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	169 FPS	177 FPS
medium	151 FPS	143 FPS
high	123 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	152 FPS
medium	122 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	69 FPS
medium	74 FPS	59 FPS
high	59 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i5-12450H Open Ryzen 5 4600GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	194 FPS	298 FPS
medium	166 FPS	257 FPS
high	152 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	171 FPS	261 FPS
medium	150 FPS	229 FPS
high	140 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	225 FPS
medium	125 FPS	202 FPS
high	119 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	156 FPS

Open Core i5-12450H Open Ryzen 5 4600GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	403 FPS	397 FPS
medium	403 FPS	397 FPS
high	403 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	397 FPS	397 FPS
1440p
low	403 FPS	397 FPS
medium	403 FPS	397 FPS
high	403 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	403 FPS	393 FPS
medium	340 FPS	332 FPS
high	298 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	227 FPS

Open Core i5-12450H Open Ryzen 5 4600GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
1080p
low	403 FPS	397 FPS
medium	403 FPS	397 FPS
high	403 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	403 FPS	397 FPS
1440p
low	403 FPS	397 FPS
medium	403 FPS	397 FPS
high	403 FPS	397 FPS
ultra	403 FPS	397 FPS
4K
low	403 FPS	397 FPS
medium	403 FPS	397 FPS
high	379 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	316 FPS

Open Core i5-12450H Open Ryzen 5 4600GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 5 4600GE

Core i5-12450H

The Core i5-12450H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,133 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 4600GE

The Ryzen 5 4600GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,889 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12450H packs 8 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 4600GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12450H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450H versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600GE — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-12450H (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-12450H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 4600GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12450H scores 16,133 against the Ryzen 5 4600GE's 15,889 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-12450H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-12450H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600GE.

Feature	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 12+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.3 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	16,133+2%	15,889
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	7,800
Geekbench 6 Single	2,100	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12450H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 4600GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5-5200 on the Core i5-12450H versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 4600GE — the Core i5-12450H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Core i5-12450H) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 4600GE) — the Core i5-12450H offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM670,WM690 (Core i5-12450H) and AM4 (Ryzen 5 4600GE).

Feature	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-5200+25%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	28+17%	24

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12450H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4600GE). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics for 12th Gen (Core i5-12450H) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen 5 4600GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12450H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12450H rivals Ryzen 5 6600H.

Feature	Core i5-12450H	Ryzen 5 4600GE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics for 12th Gen	Radeon Vega 7
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Performance Laptop	—