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The video provides a comprehensive comparison between Intel's i5-12600K CPU and AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X, focusing on gaming and productivity performance. The i5-12600K, with its hybrid architecture (6 performance and 4 efficient cores) and advanced features like DDR5 memory support, generally outperforms the Ryzen 5 5600X, which has 6 cores and more cache, in most tasks. Key benchmarks show the i5 leading in single-threaded, multicore, and various application tests, including Blender, V-Ray, DaVinci Resolve, and Adobe Premiere, highlighting its superior speed, efficiency, and productivity capabilities despite higher power consumption and temperature.
In gaming, the i5 demonstrates higher average and 1% low frame rates in multiple titles and resolutions (1080p, 1440p, and 4K), although the performance gap narrows at higher resolutions due to GPU bottlenecks. Specific games such as Far Cry 6, Rainbow Six Siege, and Cyberpunk 2077 illustrate these performance trends. Some issues were noted, including performance inconsistencies in Adobe Photoshop and occasional crashes in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
On pricing, the Intel 12600KF variant is often more cost-effective, but the higher initial setup cost due to new Z690 motherboards and DDR5 RAM may shift the cost advantage to AMD’s cheaper AM4 platform. The video concludes with discussions on future competitive dynamics, suggesting that AMD might reduce the 5600X's price and highlighting upcoming AMD releases and further Intel CPU comparisons.
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In this segment, the video compares Intel’s i5-12600K CPU with AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600X in terms of gaming and application performance, highlighting the differences in architecture and cost. The i5-12600K features a hybrid architecture with 6 performance cores and 4 efficient cores, totaling 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 cores and 12 threads with more cache. The pricing is close, with the 12600K slightly more expensive unless opting for the KF version which lacks integrated graphics and is cheaper. The Intel 12th gen setup requires new Z690 motherboards and potentially DDR5 memory, both adding to the cost. The testing was conducted using specified hardware and Windows 11 to leverage its enhanced scheduling for Intel’s architecture. The segment then moves into benchmarks starting with productivity applications, thermals, power draw, and gaming performance.
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In this segment, the video compares the performance of Intel’s i5-12600K and AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600X CPUs across various tasks. The i5-12600K shows superior performance with a 24% higher single-threaded score and 53% higher multicore score in initial tests. In a Linux kernel compilation, the i5 completes tasks 33% faster than the 5600X. In Blender’s multithreaded benchmark, the i5 is 31% faster, while in the V-Ray rendering test, it scores 38% higher due to its extra cores. The i5 also outpaces the 5600X by 30% in the Corona benchmark, 47% in Handbrake video conversion, and 21% in Adobe Premiere tasks.
The i5 further outperforms in DaVinci Resolve with a 16% higher score, and in office tasks using PCMark, the i5 performs significantly better across Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. In 7-Zip compression tests, the i5 is 15% faster, although the 5600X slightly edges out in decompression. The i5 excels in AES encryption/decryption, being 68% faster. In Geekbench, the i5 scores 15% higher in single-core and 46% higher in multi-core performance compared to the 5600X, showcasing its overall edge in speed and efficiency.
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In this segment of the video, the comparison between the 5600X and i5 processors highlights that the i5 generally outperforms the 5600X in most workloads, except for 7-Zip decompression. The i5 also uses more power, resulting in higher temperatures. In gaming benchmarks across three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, and 4K), the i5 shows higher average frame rates and more stable 1% low frame rates in most cases, but the differences diminish as the resolution increases. Specific games like Far Cry 6, Rainbow Six Siege, Cyberpunk 2077, and Red Dead Redemption 2 are used to illustrate these performance trends. Notably, the 5600X leads at lower resolutions in some games, but differences become negligible at higher resolutions. Issues with Adobe Photoshop on the 12th gen platform and occasional crashes in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla were also mentioned.
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In this part of the video, the presenter compares the Intel Core i5-12600K to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in gaming performance across different resolutions. At 1440p, the i5 leads in average FPS and 1% lows, while at 1080p and 1440p resolutions in specific games like Watch Dogs Legion, the i5 shows decent performance gains. However, at 4K, performance differences are negligible due to GPU limitations. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and F1 2021 show minimal FPS differences favoring the i5, yet the i5 has better 1% lows, indicating less performance dips. Shadow of the Tomb Raider and other games testing reveal the i5 is only slightly ahead.
When averaging results from 10 games at 1080p, the i5 is less than 1% faster than the 5600X, with some games showing bigger differences. At 1440p, the i5 consistently leads, although the margin varies by game. Differences shrink further at 4K due to GPU bottlenecks. Considering current pricing, the 12600KF is generally more cost-effective than the 5600X, unless needing the iGPU variant, but the cost advantage shifts to AMD when accounting for cheaper motherboard and RAM prices due to the older AM4 platform. Despite the i5’s higher power consumption, its productivity performance is superior, and it maintains manageable temperatures.
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In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses potential issues AMD might face due to competition from Intel’s 12th generation CPUs. Although the total platform cost for Intel’s Z690 motherboards and DDR5 memory is initially high, it is expected to decrease over time. The narrator mentions the possibility of AMD reducing the price of their 5600X to remain competitive. Intel’s advancements are putting pressure on AMD, which is viewed positively as it could lead to better CPUs overall. Anticipation is also built for early 2022, when AMD plans to launch new CPUs with V-Cache. The narrator advises subscribing for upcoming CPU comparisons and mentions ongoing tests of Intel’s i7-12700K and i9-12900K, encouraging viewers to check out existing CPU comparisons in the meantime.