AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE vs Intel Core i5-12400T Comparison

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-12400T and AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE are both 6-core, 12-thread desktop processors with a 35W TDP, but they represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel part is built on the Alder Lake architecture, specifically the Alder Lake-S die, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip uses the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, fabricated by TSMC on a 7 nm process. This process advantage gives the AMD silicon a smaller physical footprint at 156 mm², while the Intel die measures 163 mm². AMD also packs 9,800 million transistors into that smaller area, while the Intel die's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. The Intel Core i5-12400T allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Intel chip has more than double the total L3 capacity, which typically benefits workloads with large working sets that need frequent data reuse. However, the AMD part compensates with a significantly higher base clock: 3.30 GHz versus 1.80 GHz for the Intel chip. Both processors boost to the same 4.20 GHz maximum.

Memory support also differs. The Intel i5-12400T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE is limited to DDR4 only. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is listed for the Intel part. PCIe connectivity is another differentiator: Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, whereas AMD provides Gen 3 without a lane count specified in the database.

Integrated graphics are present on both, but they are not identical. Intel pairs the i5-12400T with UHD Graphics 730, while AMD equips the Ryzen 5 4600GE with Radeon Vega 7. Both processors use different sockets: Intel Socket 1700 for the Alder Lake part, AMD Socket AM4 for the Renoir chip. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD chip carries a release date of 2020-07-20 in the database, while no release date is recorded for the Intel part. Intel lists a launch MSRP of $192 for the i5-12400T; no MSRP is recorded for the AMD chip.

The Verdict

The benchmark data in the database shows a consistent, if modest, advantage for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE across every recorded test. In all six head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the AMD chip wins, with delta percentages of -2.1% or -2% in each case. This is not a dramatic margin, but it is uniform across both single-core and multi-core workloads.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 13,505 against Intel's 13,234, a 2% advantage. In single-core R23, AMD leads 1,906 to 1,868, also 2%. The same pattern holds in Cinebench R20, where AMD leads 5,672 to 5,558 in multi-core and 800 to 784 in single-core, and in Cinebench R15, where AMD leads 1,361 to 1,333 in multi-core and 192 to 188 in single-core.

The Geekbench tests appear only for the Intel part in the database, with a multi-core score of 7,144 and a single-core score of 2,044, so no direct comparison is available there. The average benchmark score tells a slightly different story: Intel's average is 4,019, while AMD's is 3,906, a difference of about 2.9% in Intel's favor. This discrepancy likely reflects the different benchmark sets recorded for each processor.

Percentile rankings against all CPUs in the database are nearly identical: Intel sits at the 57th percentile, AMD at the 56th. The nearest rivals lists reinforce how closely matched these parts are. The Intel i5-12400T's closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G, scores 4,010 on average, just 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE's closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS, scores 3,924, just 0.5% ahead.

For a buyer choosing between these two, the data suggests the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE is the slightly stronger performer in CPU-bound rendering workloads, with a 2% edge across all Cinebench tests. The Intel part counters with a larger L3 cache, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and a recorded launch MSRP of $192 in the database. The AMD chip offers an unlocked multiplier and a 7 nm process node from TSMC. Neither part dominates; the choice depends on platform preferences. Those favoring a more modern memory interface and PCIe connectivity may lean Intel, while those prioritizing the small but consistent benchmark edge and overclocking headroom may choose AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE scores 13,505 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core i5-12400T scores 13,234. This gives AMD a 2% advantage in that test.

Q: Do these processors have the same boost clock?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-12400T and AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE boost to 4.20 GHz. However, their base clocks differ significantly, with Intel at 1.80 GHz and AMD at 3.30 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE supports DDR4 only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400T has an average benchmark score of 4,019, placing it at the 57th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has an average score of 3,906, placing it at the 56th percentile. Intel's average is about 2.9% higher.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400T has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, so Intel's L3 capacity is more than double.

Q: Is either processor unlocked for overclocking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-12400T does not have an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-12400T | AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Alder Lake (Alder Lake-S) | Zen 2 (Renoir) |

| Process Node | 10 nm (Intel) | 7 nm (TSMC) |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 9,800 million |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 156 mm² |

| Base Clock | 1.80 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 18 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 51.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3 |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon Vega 7 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Launch MSRP | $192 | Not recorded |

| Release Date | Not recorded | 2020-07-20 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE, with six wins out of six tests. However, the margins are narrow, never exceeding 2.1%, which indicates these processors are closely matched in practice.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 1,361 against Intel's 1,333, a 2.1% difference. The single-core R15 test follows the same pattern: AMD at 192, Intel at 188, again 2.1% in AMD's favor. These are the largest margins recorded in the entire comparison.

Cinebench R20 shows slightly smaller gaps. In multi-core, AMD scores 5,672 versus Intel's 5,558, a 2% difference. Single-core R20 gives AMD 800 and Intel 784, also 2%. The R23 results mirror this exactly: multi-core AMD 13,505 versus Intel 13,234, and single-core AMD 1,906 versus Intel 1,868, both at 2% deltas.

The consistency of these results is notable. Whether the workload is single-threaded or multi-threaded, and regardless of the Cinebench version, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE maintains a 2% to 2.1% lead over the Intel Core i5-12400T. This uniform advantage suggests a slight architectural efficiency edge for the Zen 2 design in CPU-bound rendering tasks, despite Intel's larger L3 cache and newer memory support.

It is importantly the Intel part has additional Geekbench scores recorded in the database that are not matched by AMD entries. The Intel chip scores 7,144 in Geekbench multi-core and 2,044 in single-core. Without corresponding AMD scores, those results cannot be compared directly. The average benchmark scores, which aggregate different test sets, show Intel ahead at 4,019 versus AMD's 3,906, but the head-to-head Cinebench data consistently favors AMD.

The nearest rival data for each processor reinforces the tight competition. The Intel i5-12400T's closest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G, is only 0.2% behind in average score. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE's closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS, is 0.5% ahead. Both processors sit in the same percentile band, 57th for Intel and 56th for AMD, confirming that the database places them at nearly identical performance tiers.