AMD Ryzen 5 5600U vs Intel Core i5 12450H

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600U and Intel Core i5 12450H are closely matched overall (within 2 points).
  • Key differences: L3 cache, where AMD Ryzen 5 5600U has 16 MB vs 12 MB; maximum power consumption, where AMD Ryzen 5 5600U has 25 vs 90 W; L2 cache, where Intel Core i5 12450H has 7 MB vs 3 MB; base power consumption, where AMD Ryzen 5 5600U has 15 vs 45 W; L1 cache, where Intel Core i5 12450H has 704 vs 384 KB.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U and Intel Core i5 12450H are closely matched
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U · 38 overall, #353 of 470
42
Intel Core i5 12450H · 38 overall, #353 of 470
40
Key differences
  • L3 CacheAMD Ryzen 5 5600U 16 MB vs 12 MB
  • Maximum Power ConsumptionAMD Ryzen 5 5600U 25 vs 90 W
  • L2 CacheIntel Core i5 12450H 7 MB vs 3 MB
  • Base Power ConsumptionAMD Ryzen 5 5600U 15 vs 45 W
  • L1 CacheIntel Core i5 12450H 704 vs 384 KB

Scores by Category

Ryzen 5 5600U wins 2 of 3 categories · Core i5 12450H wins 1

CategoryRyzen 5 5600UCore i5 12450HLead
Benchmark
+4
Core Specifications
+9
Integrated Graphics
+16

Value for Money

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Detailed Specifications

Core Specifications

Feature
Ryzen 5 5600U
Core i5 12450H
Cores
6
8
Threads
12
12
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz15% more
2 GHz
Base Power Consumption
15 W67% less
45 W
Maximum Frequency
4.2 GHz
4.4 GHz5% more
Maximum Power Consumption
25 W72% less
90 W
L1 Cache
384 KB
704 KB83% more
L2 Cache
3 MB
7 MB133% more
L3 Cache
16 MB33% more
12 MB
Lithography Process
7 nm
7 nm
Is unlocked
No
No

Integrated Graphics

Feature
Ryzen 5 5600U
Core i5 12450H
Model

Benchmark

Feature
Ryzen 5 5600U
Core i5 12450H
PassMark CPU Mark
14,781
15,8387% more

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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