Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA1700
Intel
78 Overall Score
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Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
Lenovo
55 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA1700
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Intel Core i5-12600 is highly praised for its value in gaming and SFF PC builds, with users noting excellent cooling efficiency and stable performance. However, one verified reviewer experienced slightly lower gaming performance than expected, though the price was considered fair. Overall, it is seen as a reliable mid-tier CPU that runs cool and quiet.
Pros
- Great value for gaming
- Excellent cooling efficiency
- Stable and reliable performance
- Ideal for SFF PC builds
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Slightly lower gaming performance than expected
- Minor performance issues in some games
Value for money 4
Cooling efficiency 3
Gaming performance 4
Stability 3
Sff pc suitability 2
Quiet operation 2
Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i5 12600 | Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i5 | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 12600 | 4650U |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Renoir |
| Class | desktop | laptop |
| Process | 7 | 7 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| P-cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 7.5★ | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 18★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20★ | — |
| TDP | 65 | 15★ |
| Max Turbo Power | 117★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | AMD Integrated Graphics |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA1700
- Strong single thread (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong efficiency (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong platform (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM4
- Strong efficiency (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA17000.222score per dollar
vs
Lenovo Ryzen 5 Sparepart: 6-core AM40.073score per dollar
Intel Core i5 12600 6-core LGA1700 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i5 12600
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.
