Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 5600G
CPU comparison · Intel vs AMD · 2022 vs 2021
Core i5-12400 vs Ryzen 5 5600G — head to head
| Metric | Core i5-12400 | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Relative tier | 68/100 | 62/100 |
| TDP / power | 65 W | 65 W |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 18 MB | 16 MB |
Which one should you pick?
Core i5-12400 leads by ~6 tier points — a modest relative-performance gap. Tier is a TweakGearPro planning estimate, not a benchmark — verify with reviews that match your exact workload, resolution and workload mix before buying.
Specs: vendor datasheets / TechPowerUp database, retrieved 2026-08-29. Tier is a TweakGearPro relative performance index (estimate), not a benchmark guarantee.
Full specifications
Core i5-12400
| Brand / series | Intel Core i5 |
|---|---|
| Architecture / class | Alder Lake |
| Launch year | 2022 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base / boost clock | 2.5 / 4.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 18 MB |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Relative tier | 68/100 — Upper mainstream |
Ryzen 5 5600G
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 5 G |
|---|---|
| Architecture / class | Zen 3 Vega |
| Launch year | 2021 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base / boost clock | 3.9 / 4.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 16 MB |
| Socket | AM4 |
| TDP | 65 W |
| Relative tier | 62/100 — Upper mainstream |