Core i5-12500H vs Ryzen 9 5900HX
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (47 vs 47).
- Cores: Core i5-12500H has 12 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-12500H 45 W, Ryzen 9 5900HX 45 W.
- Age: the Core i5-12500H is 1 year newer (2022 vs 2021).
- Platform: different sockets (FCBGA1744 vs FP6), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-12500H | Ryzen 9 5900HX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 47 | 47 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 12th Gen H | AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cores | 12 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 45 W | 45 W |
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP6 |