Core i5-12600HX vs Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
Core i5-12600HX
Ryzen AI Max PRO 380
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 AI Max PRO 380
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-12600HX | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Strix Halo (2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-12600HX | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) |
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 AI Max PRO 380
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 AI Max PRO 380
The Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Strix Halo (2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP11. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,613 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i5-12600HX packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12600HX has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-12600HX versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-12600HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses Strix Halo (2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12600HX scores 24,396 against the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's 24,613 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HX | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 12 / 16+100% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB (total)+13% | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 4 nm-43% |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-HX (2022) | Strix Halo (2025) |
| PassMark | 24,396 | 24,613 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,434 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-12600HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses FP11 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-12600HX | Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | FP11 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| 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 AI Max PRO 380). The Core i5-12600HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 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 AI Max PRO 380 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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