AMD Ryzen 5 4600G vs Intel Core i5-12400T

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AMD Ryzen 5 4600G or AMD Ryzen 5 4600G – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-12400T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12400T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G Name Intel Core i5-12400T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 4000G Group Intel Core i 12000
3 Generation 12
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-12400T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400T is 1.8 GHz
6 CPU Cores 6
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Zen 2 Cores 6x Golden Cove
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.7 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12400T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12400T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
12 Direct X 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
448 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
1.9 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2021
7 nm Technology 14 nm
9 Generation 12
7 Execution units 24
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP down None
None TDP (PL2) 74 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12400T is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
3.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Renoir (Zen 2) Architecture Alder Lake S
154 $ Release price 192 $
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1700
7 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-12400T
6C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
16570
16570
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
15922
15922

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400T
6C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
6573
6573
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
5877
5877

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400T
6C 12T @ 1.8 GHz
1627
1627
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1206
1206