i5-12600HE vs Ryzen 5 8600G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8600G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.96
+3%
Core i5-12600HE
2022
12 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
15.49

Ryzen 5 8600G outperforms Core i5-12600HE by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i5-12600HE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking425450
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation50.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency23.2232.56
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i5-12600HE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1216
Base clock speed4.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm10 nm
Die size178 mm2217 mm2
Number of transistors25,000 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i5-12600HE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM5Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i5-12600HE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i5-12600HE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i5-12600HE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i5-12600HE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 760MIris Xe 80EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i5-12600HE.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes2020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 5 8600G 15.96
+3%
i5-12600HE 15.49

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 5 8600G 25350
+3.1%
i5-12600HE 24599

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.96 15.49
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 16
Chip lithography 4 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen 5 8600G has a 3% higher aggregate performance score, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

i5-12600HE, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i5-12600HE.

Note that Ryzen 5 8600G is a desktop processor while Core i5-12600HE is a notebook one.


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