Ryzen 5 8600G against Core i5-12600K
Core i5-12600K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i5-12600K leads in games by 11%.
- The Core i5-12600K has 34% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i5-12600K are level on single-core.
- The Ryzen 5 8600G typically costs $10 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 8600G | Core i5-12600K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 55 | 61 | 6 ptsright |
| Gaming | 55 | 61 | 6 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 32 | 43 | 11 ptsright |
| Single-core | 78 | 79 | 1 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 30.7 | 32.3 | 5%right |
| Typical price | $179 | $189 | $10left |
| Cores | 6 | 10 | 67%right |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz | 2%left |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 150 W | 70%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-12600K | 62 vs 66 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-12600K | 55 vs 61 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i5-12600K | 60 vs 65 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i5-12600K | 57 vs 63 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i5-12600K | 56 vs 62 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i5-12600K | 48 vs 56 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-12600K | 44 vs 52 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i5-12600K | 52 vs 58 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-12600K | 48 vs 56 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 8600G | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 (Radeon 760M) | Alder Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 16 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 125 / 150 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $179 | $189 |