Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Core i5-12600
Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Core i5-12600
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE | Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE | Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) |
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 8500GE and Core i5-12600
Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,544 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i5-12600
The Core i5-12600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5x, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 21,383 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and Core i5-12600 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i5-12600 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-12600 uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 21,544 against the Core i5-12600's 21,383 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE | Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 5 GHz+4% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+3% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 18 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 21,544 | 21,383 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,400 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-12600 uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE | Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-12600). The Core i5-12600 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600 targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600 rivals Ryzen 5 5600.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE | Core i5-12600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Desktop |
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