Core i5-12600HE vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Core i5-12600HE
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i5-12600HE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12600HE | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12600HE | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($265) |
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 i5-12600HE and Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Core i5-12600HE
The Core i5-12600HE 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 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,827 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: SP3r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 180 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Quad-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,150 points. Launch price was $799.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12600HE packs 12 cores / 16 threads, matching the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X's 12 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12600HE versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-12600HE (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-12600HE uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12600HE scores 22,827 against the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X's 23,150 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600HE vs 32 MB on the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HE | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16 | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz+7% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total) | 32 MB+78% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-H (2022) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 22,827 | 23,150+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,200 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12600HE uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X uses SP3r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HE | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | SP3r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5-5200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600HE) / not specified (Ryzen Threadripper 1920X). The Core i5-12600HE includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen Threadripper 1920X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600HE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600HE rivals Ryzen Embedded V3000.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HE | Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Embedded | — |
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