Ryzen 5 6600HS
VS
Core i5-1250P

Ryzen 5 6600HS vs Core i5-1250P

AMD

Ryzen 5 6600HS

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Core i5-1250P

12 Cores16 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1250P

#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
106%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
102%
#157
Core i5-1250P
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#158
Core i9-13900H
MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A
99%
#161
Core Ultra 7 268V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
98%
#162
Core Ultra 7 256V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $350
97%
#167
Core Ultra 7 258V
MSRP: $450|Avg: $400
94%
#169
Core i7-1280P
MSRP: $482|Avg: $482
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 6600HS leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-1250P is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 6600HSCore i5-1250P
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) / 6 nm)
✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 6600HSCore i5-1250P
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 6600HS and Core i5-1250P

AMD

Ryzen 5 6600HS

The Ryzen 5 6600HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,975 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

Core i5-1250P

The Core i5-1250P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 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): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,167 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 6600HS packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i5-1250P offers 12 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-1250P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600HS versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1250P — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 6600HS (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i5-1250P uses Alder Lake-P (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 6600HS scores 18,975 against the Core i5-1250P's 19,167 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-1250P. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600HS vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1250P.

FeatureRyzen 5 6600HSCore i5-1250P
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
12 / 16+100%
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz+2%
4.4 GHz
Base Clock
3.3 GHz+94%
1.7 GHz
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+33%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)+150%
Process
6 nm-14%
Intel 7 nm
Architecture
Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)
Alder Lake-P (2022)
PassMark
18,975
19,167+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi
9,250
Geekbench 6 Single
1,785
Geekbench 6 Multi
8,420
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 6600HS uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-1250P uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 6600HSCore i5-1250P
Socket
FP7
FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
20
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 6600HS) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1250P). The Core i5-1250P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Ryzen 5 6600HS requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureRyzen 5 6600HSCore i5-1250P
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d