Core i5-12600HX vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-12600HX

12 / 16

24,396

0.0%

24,668

+1.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12600HX

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

108%

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

101%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

101%

#99

Core i5-12600HX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

96%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

95%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

94%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z1 Extreme

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

106%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

106%

#138

Ryzen Z1 Extreme

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

96%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen Z1 Extreme delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-12600HX in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-12600HX	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-HX (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-12600HX	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i5-12600HX Benchmark Check

Ryzen Z1 Extreme Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12600HX and Ryzen Z1 Extreme

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 Z1 Extreme

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Maio 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 24,668 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12600HX packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme — a 10.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-12600HX uses the Alder Lake-HX (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12600HX scores 24,396 against the Ryzen Z1 Extreme's 24,668 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600HX vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

Feature	Core i5-12600HX	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz+32%
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)	Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
PassMark	24,396	24,668+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,434	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12600HX uses the FCBGA1964 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12600HX	Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Socket	FCBGA1964	FP8
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600HX) / not specified (Ryzen Z1 Extreme). The Core i5-12600HX includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600HX targets Workstation Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600HX rivals Ryzen 7 6800H.