Core i5-12600HX vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Core i5-12600HX
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
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 i5-12600HX
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12600HX | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12600HX | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 i5-12600HX and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
Core i5-12600HX
The Core i5-12600HX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1964. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,396 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G
The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 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: 24,216 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12600HX packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-12600HX has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12600HX versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-12600HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12600HX scores 24,396 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G's 24,216 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-12600HX. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600HX vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HX | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+50% | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+52% |
| 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-HX (2022) | Cezanne (2021−2025) |
| PassMark | 24,396 | 24,216 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,434 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12600HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HX | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | 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 | 48 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600HX) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G). The Core i5-12600HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600HX targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600HX rivals Ryzen 7 6800H.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HX | Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Workstation Laptop | — |
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