AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE vs Intel Core i5-12500TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE across every Cinebench test in the head-to-head comparison. In the R15 multicore test, the AMD part scores 1361 against the Intel Core i5-12500TE's 1330, a 2.3% advantage. The single-core R15 result is similarly close: 192 for AMD versus 187 for Intel, a 2.6% edge.

Moving to R20, the pattern holds. The Ryzen 5 4600GE posts 5672 in multicore, beating the Intel's 5545 by 2.2%. In single-core R20, AMD leads 800 to 782, again by 2.2%. The R23 tests confirm the trend: AMD scores 13505 multicore versus Intel's 13203, and 1906 single-core versus 1863, with a 2.2% and 2.3% margin respectively.

What stands out here is the consistency of the margins. Every delta sits between 2.2% and 2.6%, meaning the two processors are effectively in the same performance tier. The AMD chip wins all six head-to-head benchmarks, but the victories are narrow enough that real-world workloads would rarely show a dramatic difference. The Intel part does have Geekbench results in the database, with a multicore score of 7781 and a single-core score of 1976, but the head-to-head table does not include the AMD equivalent, so those cannot be compared directly.

The aggregate benchmark averages place the Intel i5-12500TE at 4083, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Xeon E-2278G. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE averages 3906, which trails the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS by 0.5% and the Intel Xeon E-2278GE by 0.8%. The percentile rankings are nearly identical: Intel sits at the 57th percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 56th. In short, the data describes two very closely matched processors, with the AMD chip holding a slight but consistent edge in Cinebench.

The Verdict

Who should pick which? The answer depends on whether you value the slight Cinebench lead or the surrounding platform features. If the decision rests solely on the benchmark scores in this database, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE is the winner. It takes all six head-to-head tests, and its margins, while small, are uniform across different Cinebench versions. There is no scenario in the recorded data where the Intel part comes out ahead.

However, the Intel Core i5-12500TE has its own arguments. Its Geekbench results are strong, and it sits at a slightly higher percentile ranking (57 vs 56). The Intel platform also offers PCIe Gen 5 support with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part is limited to PCIe Gen 3. If you are building a system with a high-end GPU or fast NVMe storage that can exploit PCIe Gen 5 bandwidth, the Intel platform is the more future-proof choice, despite its Cinebench deficit.

The AMD chip, on the other hand, brings an unlocked multiplier, which means overclocking is possible. The Intel part is locked. For users who want to extract extra performance manually, the AMD chip is the only option that permits it. The AMD part also has a known release date of July 20, 2020, whereas the Intel chip has no release date recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE wins in pure Cinebench performance. Across R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multicore, it posts higher scores. The margins range from 2.2% to 2.6%, which is a small but real advantage. If your workload is heavily threaded rendering, video encoding, or any task that scales across cores, the recorded data points to the AMD part being slightly faster.

The Intel Core i5-12500TE wins in platform capabilities. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part only supports DDR4. It has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, versus the AMD's PCIe Gen 3. The Intel integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD uses Radeon Vega 7. The Intel cache configuration is also larger: 18 MB of shared L3 cache versus 8 MB on the AMD, and 1.25 MB per-core L2 versus 512 KB per-core.

For single-core workloads specifically, the AMD chip still leads in Cinebench, but the gap is narrow. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.30 GHz versus 4.20 GHz does not translate into a win in the recorded tests. The AMD chip's lower base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 1.90 GHz suggests its silicon is tuned for higher sustained clocks, which may explain the consistent edge.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE scores 13505, which is 2.2% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12500TE's 13203.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in R20?

A: The AMD chip scores 800, while the Intel chip scores 782. The AMD part leads by 2.2%.

Q: Does the Intel chip support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-12500TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE supports only DDR4.

Q: Can either processor be overclocked?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has an unlocked multiplier, so it can be overclocked. The Intel Core i5-12500TE is locked and does not allow multiplier adjustment.

Q: How do their aggregate benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel chip has an average benchmark score of 4083, and the AMD chip has an average of 3906. The Intel chip is slightly higher, but the percentile rankings are 57th and 56th, respectively.

Q: Which chip has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-12500TE has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from completely different architectural lineages. The Intel Core i5-12500TE is built on Alder Lake, specifically the Alder Lake-S die, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The die size is 163 mm². The AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE uses Zen 2 architecture with the Renoir codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 7 nm process. Its die size is 156 mm², and it packs 9,800 million transistors.

The cache hierarchies differ substantially. Intel gives each core 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache, with 18 MB of shared L3. AMD gives each core 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2, with only 8 MB of shared L3. The larger cache pool on the Intel chip is a structural advantage, although the benchmark data shows the AMD chip still manages to come out ahead in Cinebench despite the smaller cache.

Memory support diverges as well. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The AMD chip supports only DDR4, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe support is another split: Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while AMD offers only Gen 3.

The integrated graphics differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 770, while AMD uses Radeon Vega 7. Neither chip supports ECC memory. The Intel part is produced on a 10 nm node, while the AMD part is on a smaller 7 nm node, which typically allows for better power efficiency, although both are rated at 35 W TDP.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: 6 cores and 12 threads each. The base clocks differ significantly: the Intel chip runs at 1900 MHz, while the AMD chip runs at 3300 MHz. Boost clocks are closer: 4.30 GHz for Intel and 4.20 GHz for AMD. Both are rated at 35 W TDP.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel uses Socket 1700, while AMD uses Socket AM4. The process nodes differ: Intel is on 10 nm, AMD on 7 nm. The foundries differ: Intel fabricates its own silicon, while AMD uses TSMC. The transistor count is only recorded for the AMD chip, at 9,800 million; the Intel chip's transistor count is not listed.

Cache sizes differ as noted: Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, AMD only DDR4. Memory bandwidth is only listed for AMD at 51.2 GB/s.

PCIe support: Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, AMD offers Gen 3 with no lane count specified. Integrated graphics: Intel has UHD Graphics 770, AMD has Radeon Vega 7. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked. The AMD chip has a known release date of July 20, 2020; the Intel chip has no recorded release date. The AMD part number is 100-000000150, while the Intel part number is not listed. Both are active production parts with a desktop market segment.