Ryzen 5 4600GE vs Core i5-12450H
Ryzen 5 4600GE
Core i5-12450H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 4600GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12450H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir (2020−2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) | ✅ 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 Ryzen 5 4600GE and Core i5-12450H
Ryzen 5 4600GE
The Ryzen 5 4600GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,889 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-12450H
The Core i5-12450H 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 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 16,133 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 4600GE packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-12450H offers 8 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12450H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600GE versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12450H — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-12450H (base: 3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 5 4600GE uses the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i5-12450H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 4600GE scores 15,889 against the Core i5-12450H's 16,133 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-12450H. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600GE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-12450H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 12+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.4 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+65% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Renoir (2020−2023) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 15,889 | 16,133+2% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 7,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,100 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 4600GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12450H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 4600GE versus LPDDR5-5200 on the Core i5-12450H — the Core i5-12450H supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 24 (Ryzen 5 4600GE) vs 28 (Core i5-12450H) — the Core i5-12450H offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM4 (Ryzen 5 4600GE) and HM670,WM690 (Core i5-12450H).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5-5200+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 4600GE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12450H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 7 (Ryzen 5 4600GE) and UHD Graphics for 12th Gen (Core i5-12450H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12450H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12450H rivals Ryzen 5 6600H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 4600GE | Core i5-12450H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics for 12th Gen |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Performance Laptop |
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