AMD Ryzen 5 4500 vs Intel Core i5-12600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is 72% slower and 183% cheaper than Intel Core i5-12600K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
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PRICE£59.98£169.99
CPU MARK1609127604
VALUE268162
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP65W150W
EFFICIENCY248184
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz6 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO4.10 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS25933925
DATEQ2/2022Q4/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 4500

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
27892
£225
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97

Is AMD Ryzen 5 4500 better than Intel Core i5-12600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-12600K by 40%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 16091. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 248. The Intel Core i5-12600K efficiency score is 184. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 leads by 26%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.