Core i5-12500E vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Core i5-12500E
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12500E
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12500E | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($160) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12500E | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) | ✅ More affordable ($160) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12500E and Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
Core i5-12500E
The Core i5-12500E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 20,411 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,465 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-12500E and Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12500E versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-12500E (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The Core i5-12500E uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12500E scores 20,411 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G's 20,465 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12500E vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G.
| Feature | Core i5-12500E | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+2% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.9 GHz | 3.9 GHz+34% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,411 | 20,465 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 12,528 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,168 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 8,615 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12500E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-12500E | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12500E) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G). The Core i5-12500E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12500E targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i5-12500E rivals EPYC 7413.
| Feature | Core i5-12500E | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Workstation | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i5-12500E launched at $225 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G debuted at $259. At current prices ($200 vs $160), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-12500E delivers 102.1 pts/$ vs 127.9 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G the 22.5% better value option.
| Feature | Core i5-12500E | Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $225-13% | $259 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $160-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 102.1 | 127.9+25% |
| Release Date | 2022 | 2021 |
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