Core i5-1250P vs Ryzen 5 6600HS

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-1250P

2022

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Ryzen 5 6600HS needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 5 6600HS

2022

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,975 vs 19,167).
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1250P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-1250P

2022

Ryzen 5 6600HS

2022

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU), while Ryzen 5 6600HS needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,975 vs 19,167).
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-1250P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-1250P better than Ryzen 5 6600HS?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 6600HS is ahead with a 1.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1250P pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 6600HS also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-1250P is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-1250P still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-1250P is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-1250P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-1250P Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 6600HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-1250P	Ryzen 5 6600HS
1080p
low	169 FPS	167 FPS
medium	151 FPS	145 FPS
high	123 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	142 FPS
medium	122 FPS	122 FPS
high	98 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	79 FPS
medium	74 FPS	72 FPS
high	59 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-1250P	Ryzen 5 6600HS
1080p
low	195 FPS	353 FPS
medium	166 FPS	294 FPS
high	153 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	172 FPS	306 FPS
medium	150 FPS	259 FPS
high	141 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	227 FPS
medium	125 FPS	196 FPS
high	119 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	146 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-1250P	Ryzen 5 6600HS
1080p
low	479 FPS	474 FPS
medium	479 FPS	457 FPS
high	461 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	406 FPS	344 FPS
1440p
low	479 FPS	474 FPS
medium	465 FPS	400 FPS
high	415 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	367 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	435 FPS	340 FPS
medium	356 FPS	284 FPS
high	315 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	257 FPS	193 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-1250P	Ryzen 5 6600HS
1080p
low	479 FPS	474 FPS
medium	479 FPS	474 FPS
high	479 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	479 FPS	474 FPS
1440p
low	479 FPS	474 FPS
medium	479 FPS	474 FPS
high	479 FPS	474 FPS
ultra	448 FPS	474 FPS
4K
low	470 FPS	474 FPS
medium	427 FPS	471 FPS
high	375 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	328 FPS	364 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1250P and Ryzen 5 6600HS

Core i5-1250P

The Core i5-1250P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 19,167 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 5 6600HS

The Ryzen 5 6600HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,975 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1250P packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 6600HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1250P has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-1250P versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 6600HS — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 6600HS (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i5-1250P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 6600HS uses Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1250P scores 19,167 against the Ryzen 5 6600HS's 18,975 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-1250P. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1250P vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 6600HS.

Feature	Core i5-1250P	Ryzen 5 6600HS
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+100%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.5 GHz+2%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	3.3 GHz+94%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Alder Lake-P (2022)	Rembrandt-HS (Zen 3+) (2022)
PassMark	19,167+1%	18,975
Cinebench R23 Multi	9,250	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,785	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,420	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1250P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 6600HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1250P	Ryzen 5 6600HS
Socket	FCBGA1744	FP7
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-1250P) / not specified (Ryzen 5 6600HS). The Core i5-1250P includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Ryzen 5 6600HS requires a dedicated GPU.