Core i5-12500T vs Ryzen 5 5600H

Core i5-12500T vs Ryzen 5 5600H Performance Spectrum

Core i5-12500T

6 / 12

16,339

0.0%

16,533

+1.2%

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

Core i5-12500T vs Ryzen 5 5600H FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Core i5-12500T vs Ryzen 5 5600H: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Core i5-12500T

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.
✅25% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Included), unlike Ryzen 5 5600H.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Cinebench R23 multi-core (6,625 vs 10,126).
❌Launch MSRP is still $302 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 5600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 5 5600H

2021

Why buy it

✅+52.8% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-12500T across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core i5-12500T moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Core i5-12500T.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-12500T better than Ryzen 5 5600H?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Core i5-12500T is ahead with a 11.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600H pulls ahead with 52.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 5600H is the stronger fit. You are getting 52.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Core i5-12500T is the better buy right now. Core i5-12500T comes in at an unclear MSRP at $302 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 11.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Ryzen 5 5600H is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 52.8% better Cinebench R23 multi-core. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (54.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

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

Core i5-12500T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2022 vs 2021) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP6. That gives you a healthier platform runway for motherboard, RAM, and later CPU upgrades.

Core i5-12500T vs Ryzen 5 5600H Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Core i5-12500T

The Core i5-12500T 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 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 16,339 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 5600H

The Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 16,533 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-12500T and Ryzen 5 5600H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12500T versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600H — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-12500T (base: 2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-12500T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600H uses Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12500T scores 16,339 against the Ryzen 5 5600H's 16,533 — a 1.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 6,625 vs 10,126 (41.8% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,300 vs 1,764, a 26.4% lead for the Core i5-12500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 8,900 vs 7,678 (14.7% advantage for the Core i5-12500T). L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12500T vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600H.

Feature	Core i5-12500T	Ryzen 5 5600H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+5%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.3 GHz+65%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	3 MB+140%
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Cezanne-H (Zen 3) (2021)
PassMark	16,339	16,533+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	6,625	10,126+53%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,300+30%	1,764
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,900+16%	7,678

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12500T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600H uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-12500T versus DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266 on the Ryzen 5 5600H — the Core i5-12500T supports 50% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12500T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i5-12500T) vs 16 (Ryzen 5 5600H) — the Core i5-12500T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-12500T	Ryzen 5 5600H
Socket	LGA1700	FP6
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800+50%	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4266
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+100%	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	20+25%	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12500T) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600H). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-12500T) and Radeon Graphics (7-core) (Ryzen 5 5600H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12500T targets Low Power Desktop, Ryzen 5 5600H targets Gaming Laptops. Direct competitor: Core i5-12500T rivals Ryzen 5 5600GE; Ryzen 5 5600H rivals Core i5-11400H.

Feature	Core i5-12500T	Ryzen 5 5600H
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 770	Radeon Graphics (7-core)
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	Gaming Laptops