Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Core i5-12600
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
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 i5-12600
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12600 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12600 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-12600 and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
Core i5-12600
The Core i5-12600 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5x, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,383 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: LPDDR5x-7500, DDR5-5600. Passmark benchmark score: 21,287 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-12600 and Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-12600 versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-12600 uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12600 scores 21,383 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U's 21,287 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-12600. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600 vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U.
| Feature | Core i5-12600 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 6 MB+380% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S (2022) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 21,383 | 21,287 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,400 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,400 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP7/FP8 socket with PCIe 5.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Core i5-12600 versus 5600 on the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U — the Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports 199.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U supports up to 256 of RAM compared to 128 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i5-12600 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7/FP8 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | 5600+111900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+52428700% | 256 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12600) vs true (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-12600) and Radeon 760M (Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600 rivals Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Core i5-12600 | Ryzen 5 PRO 7640U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon 760M |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Mainstream Desktop | — |
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