Core i5-12500H vs Ryzen 5 5600GT
Core i5-12500H
Ryzen 5 5600GT
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12500H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600GT
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12500H | Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12500H | Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 i5-12500H and Ryzen 5 5600GT
Core i5-12500H
The Core i5-12500H 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 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 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: 20,462 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 5600GT
The Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $140.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12500H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12500H has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12500H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600GT — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600GT (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-12500H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12500H scores 20,462 against the Ryzen 5 5600GT's 20,312 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-12500H. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,260 vs 2,000, a 12.2% lead for the Core i5-12500H that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,900 vs 9,300 (6.3% advantage for the Core i5-12500H). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12500H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600GT.
| Feature | Core i5-12500H | Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-H (2022) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 20,462 | 20,312 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,260+13% | 2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 9,900+6% | 9,300 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12500H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600GT uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-12500H versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600GT — the Core i5-12500H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 5600GT supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12500H) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600GT) — the Ryzen 5 5600GT offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Adler Lake-H PCH (Core i5-12500H) and A520,B550,X570,B450,X470 (Ryzen 5 5600GT).
| Feature | Core i5-12500H | Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 5600GT has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12500H) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600GT). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU (Core i5-12500H) and Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen 5 5600GT) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12500H targets Performance Laptop, Ryzen 5 5600GT targets Budget Gaming/Desktop.
| Feature | Core i5-12500H | Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | Radeon Vega 7 |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Performance Laptop | Budget Gaming/Desktop |
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