Core i5-12450HX vs Ryzen 5 5600
The Core i5-12450HX is slightly faster than the Ryzen 5 5600 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Ryzen 5 5600 has a 46% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 1964
Sockethelp
AM4Alder Lake-HX
Codenamehelp
VermeerMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 710
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12450HX or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12450HX or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12450HX and Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
Performance: Core i5-12450HX scores 54/100, Ryzen 5 5600 scores 47/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i5-12450HX or Ryzen 5 5600 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12450HX or Ryzen 5 5600?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
Popular Comparisons
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