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
| PRICE | £59.98 | £169.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 16091 | 27604 |
| VALUE | 268 | 162 |
| SOCKET | AM4 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 150W |
| EFFICIENCY | 248 | 184 |
| CORES | 6 x 3.60 GHz | 6 x 3.70 GHz |
| TURBO | 4.10 GHz | 4.90 GHz |
| THREADS | 2593 | 3925 |
| DATE | Q2/2022 | Q4/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 4500
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-11400 | 16682 | £129.13 | |
| Intel Core i3-14100F | 15407 | £69.97 | |
| Intel Core i3-14100F | 15407 | £85.45 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600K
| Name | CPU 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.