Core i5-12600H vs Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

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 i5-12600H

2022

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,870 vs 20,871).
❌Launch MSRP is still $220 MSRP, while Core i5-12600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-12600H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-12600H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-12600H

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

2024

Why buy it

✅+0% higher PassMark.
✅Newer platform on FCBGA1744 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,870 vs 20,871).
❌Launch MSRP is still $220 MSRP, while Core i5-12600H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i5-12600H moves to FCBGA1744 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-12600H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE better than Core i5-12600H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is ahead with a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-12600H pulls ahead with 0% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-12600H is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 12 cores and 16 threads.

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

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is at an unclear MSRP at $220 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.1% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i5-12600H is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (94.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i5-12600H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a healthier platform with FCBGA1744 and DDR5 instead of AM4 and more multi-core headroom with 12 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 i5-12600H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-12600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	169 FPS	171 FPS
medium	153 FPS	148 FPS
high	125 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	148 FPS
medium	122 FPS	124 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	81 FPS
medium	74 FPS	74 FPS
high	59 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	46 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-12600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	522 FPS	408 FPS
medium	485 FPS	345 FPS
high	407 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	267 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	352 FPS
medium	421 FPS	310 FPS
high	361 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	316 FPS	236 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	243 FPS
medium	259 FPS	220 FPS
high	243 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	181 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-12600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	522 FPS	522 FPS
medium	519 FPS	522 FPS
high	477 FPS	511 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	428 FPS
1440p
low	522 FPS	506 FPS
medium	475 FPS	434 FPS
high	427 FPS	389 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	325 FPS
4K
low	449 FPS	373 FPS
medium	368 FPS	316 FPS
high	327 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	267 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-12600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
1080p
low	522 FPS	522 FPS
medium	522 FPS	522 FPS
high	522 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	522 FPS	522 FPS
1440p
low	522 FPS	522 FPS
medium	522 FPS	522 FPS
high	522 FPS	522 FPS
ultra	493 FPS	488 FPS
4K
low	507 FPS	516 FPS
medium	463 FPS	462 FPS
high	414 FPS	412 FPS
ultra	361 FPS	354 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-12600H and Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

Core i5-12600H

The Core i5-12600H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,871 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,870 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-12600H packs 12 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-12600H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-12600H versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-12600H uses the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses Cezanne (2021−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-12600H scores 20,871 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE's 20,870 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-12600H. L3 cache: 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12600H vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE.

Feature	Core i5-12600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Cores / Threads	12 / 16+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.6 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.2 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	18 MB (total)+13%	16 MB
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-H (2022)	Cezanne (2021−2025)
PassMark	20,871	20,870
Geekbench 6 Single	2,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-12600H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-12600H	Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
Socket	FCBGA1744	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR5-5200	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	28	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12600H) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE). The Core i5-12600H includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 80EU), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-12600H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-12600H rivals Ryzen 5 6600H.