Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 vs Core i7-1265U
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Core i7-1265U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1265U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | Core i7-1265U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-U (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | Core i7-1265U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ 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 PRO 2600 and Core i7-1265U
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,330 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-1265U
The Core i7-1265U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-U (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,282 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-1265U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1265U has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-1265U — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-1265U (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-1265U uses Alder Lake-U (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 scores 13,330 against the Core i7-1265U's 13,282 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1265U.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | Core i7-1265U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 12+67% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.8 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+89% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 12 nm | Intel 7 nm-42% |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Alder Lake-U (2022) |
| PassMark | 13,330 | 13,282 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1265U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 | Core i7-1265U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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