Intel Core i5-12400 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-12400 or Intel Core i5-12400 – 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 Intel Core i5-12400 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 i5-12400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000G
12 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12400 Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-12400 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12400 is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is 3.9 GHz
12 Threads 12
6x Golden Cove Cores 6x
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12400 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12400 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
192 Shaders 448
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2020
14 nm Technology 7 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 7
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.9 GHz
12 Generation 9
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 730 GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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.
117 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP down 45 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12400 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
192 $ Release price --
Alder Lake S Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
18.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
7.5 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
19920
19920
Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
19559
19559

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
12454
12454
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
11077
11077

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
9451
9451
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
7612
7612

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8820
8820
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
7965
7965

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
8640
8640
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
7740
7740

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4784
4784
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4479
4479

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
4737
4737
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
4615
4615

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
2181
2181
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1896
1896

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1647
1647
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1507
1507

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
1623
1623
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
1504
1504

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
664
664
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
574
574

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12400
6C 12T @ 2.5 GHz
170
170
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
6C 12T @ 3.9 GHz
143
143