AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE vs Intel Core i5-12600H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split: the Intel Core i5-12600H takes the majority of victories, winning 13 of the 17 recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE secures 4 wins. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, Intel's advantage is consistent and substantial. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-12600H scores 20072 against the Ryzen's 17759, a delta of -11.5% for AMD. The single-core gap is identical in percentage terms: 2833 versus 2507, also -11.5%. This pattern repeats in Cinebench R20, where Intel leads 8430 to 7458 in multi-core and 1189 to 1052 in single-core, both at -11.5%. The older Cinebench R15 tests show the same story, with Intel ahead 2023 to 1789 in multi-core and 285 to 252 in single-core, each at -11.6%. This uniformity suggests a fundamental per-thread performance advantage for Intel, not just a core-count effect.

The PassMark suite reveals where AMD fights back. The Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE wins PassMark data encryption with 16937 against Intel's 14799, a 14.4% advantage. It also dominates in extended instructions, scoring 17029 versus 14508, a 17.4% lead. The largest single win for AMD comes in integer math, where it posts 84004 against Intel's 71168, an 18% margin. Data compression also favors AMD, though more modestly: 252937 versus 247404, a 2.2% edge.

Intel's PassMark victories are concentrated in workloads that stress raw throughput and physics simulation. The most dramatic is PassMark physics, where Intel scores 1262 against AMD's 841, a 33.4% lead. Find prime numbers also heavily favors Intel: 71 versus 50, a 29.6% gap. Floating point math goes Intel's way at 51264 versus 46589, a 9.1% margin. PassMark multi-thread is nearly a tie: Intel at 21128, AMD at 20870, a 1.2% difference. Random string sorting is similarly close, with Intel leading 27653 to 27373, just 1% apart. Single-thread performance favors Intel at 3453 versus 3353, a 2.9% edge.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the clear choice for security and data-intensive workloads. Its 14.4% lead in data encryption and 17.4% advantage in extended instructions point to strong cryptographic and SIMD processing capabilities. The 18% win in integer math makes it suitable for general-purpose computing tasks that rely on whole-number operations, such as database indexing, financial calculations, and certain types of scientific computing. Data compression also goes AMD's way, though the 2.2% margin is narrow enough to be considered within run-to-run variance.

The Intel Core i5-12600H excels in physics simulation and prime number calculations, with its 33.4% and 29.6% leads respectively. These are classic indicators of strong floating-point throughput and branch prediction efficiency. The -9.1% advantage in floating point math confirms Intel's edge in FP-heavy tasks like 3D rendering, scientific simulations, and video encoding pipelines. Intel also wins the Cinebench suite outright, meaning content creators using Cinema 4D or similar renderers will see measurable gains. The 1.2% lead in PassMark multi-thread is negligible, but the consistent single-thread advantage of 2.9% gives Intel a slight edge in lightly threaded applications.

For users who split time between rendering and general productivity, Intel's Cinebench wins are the deciding factor. For users focused on encryption, compression, or integer-heavy server-style workloads, AMD's targeted victories matter more.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward recommendation: pick the Intel Core i5-12600H for maximum multi-core rendering performance and physics-heavy tasks. It wins every Cinebench test by roughly 11.5%, which is a meaningful margin for anyone who renders regularly. The 33.4% lead in physics and 29.6% lead in prime numbers also make it the better choice for scientific computing and game physics.

Pick the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE for encryption, compression, and integer-heavy workloads. Its 14.4% lead in data encryption and 18% lead in integer math are significant. The 17.4% advantage in extended instructions suggests better handling of specialized instruction sets, which can matter in niche professional applications.

The overall average benchmark scores place these CPUs nearly identical: AMD at 29656, Intel at 28882. Both sit at the 81st percentile among all CPUs. The Intel part edges out in total wins but the AMD part is more efficient per watt at 35W versus 45W TDP, which the data supports as a lower power draw for similar average performance. For a desktop system where power is not a constraint, Intel's rendering wins are decisive. For a compact or thermally limited build, AMD's efficiency profile is attractive despite losing most head-to-head tests.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has better multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600H wins all multi-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 20072 versus AMD's 17759, an 11.5% lead. PassMark multi-thread is nearly even, with Intel at 21128 and AMD at 20870.

Q: Which CPU is better for data encryption?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE. It scores 16937 in PassMark data encryption against Intel's 14799, a 14.4% advantage.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: Intel leads in every single-core test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 2833 versus AMD's 2507, an 11.5% gap. PassMark single-thread shows Intel at 3453 versus AMD's 3353, a 2.9% edge.

Q: Which CPU has better physics simulation performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600H dominates, scoring 1262 in PassMark physics against AMD's 841, a 33.4% lead. Intel also wins find prime numbers 71 to 50, a 29.6% margin.

Q: Are these CPUs in the same performance class?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has an average benchmark score of 29656, while the Intel Core i5-12600H averages 28882. Both rank at the 81st percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Which CPU wins in integer math?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 84004 in PassMark integer math, versus Intel's 71168, an 18% advantage.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is built on Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-12600H uses Alder Lake architecture, codenamed Alder Lake-H, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a 217 mm² die (transistor count not recorded). These are fundamentally different design philosophies: AMD uses a monolithic 8-core design, while Intel uses a hybrid architecture with 12 cores total.

The cache layouts diverge significantly. AMD provides 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, with 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, with 18 MB shared L3. This larger per-core L2 on Intel can benefit workloads with high locality, though AMD's larger total L1 (8 × 64 KB = 512 KB versus Intel's 12 × 80 KB = 960 KB) tells a different story at the first level.

Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR4, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD records a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while Intel's is not recorded. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities favor Intel: Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus AMD's Gen 3 with 16 lanes. This affects expansion options, particularly for GPUs and NVMe drives.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, while Intel uses Iris Xe 80EU. The benchmark data does not include graphics tests, but the iGPU choice affects systems without discrete graphics.

The socket and market positioning are opposites: the AMD part uses Socket AM4 and targets desktop, while the Intel part uses BGA 1744 and targets mobile. The AMD part was released on 2024-09-04, while Intel's release date is not recorded.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: AMD has 8 cores, Intel has 12 cores, though both support 16 threads. The AMD's 8 cores are all Zen 3, while Intel's 12 cores are a hybrid mix within Alder Lake.

Clock speeds favor AMD on paper: base clock of 3.20 GHz versus Intel's 2.70 GHz, and boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus Intel's 4.50 GHz. Despite lower clocks, Intel wins most benchmarks due to architectural advantages.

Power draw differs substantially: AMD has a 35W TDP, Intel has 45W TDP. This makes AMD more power-efficient per watt, though the data does not include efficiency measurements.

The process nodes differ: AMD uses 7 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from its own foundry. Die size favors AMD at 180 mm² versus Intel's 217 mm².

Cache specifications differ as noted: AMD provides 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, with 16 MB L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, with 18 MB L3.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel.

PCIe differs: AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8, Intel uses Iris Xe 80EU.

The socket and market segment differ: AMD uses Socket AM4 for desktop, Intel uses BGA 1744 for mobile. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The part numbers also differ: AMD's is 100-000001750, Intel's is SRLCZ.