Head-to-head used CPU value

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G vs Intel Core i5-12500

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 6, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i5-12500 is 55.6% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i5-12500 is 35.5% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

AMD Ryzen 5 4600G currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i5-12500 is about 34.1% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Both processors use AM4, so an in-socket upgrade may be possible with the right BIOS support. AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has a 52 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricAMD Ryzen 5 4600GIntel Core i5-12500
Current used price$89.95$140
Current new price$199$175.99
Relative gaming performance5353
Gaming performance per dollar0.5870.379
Cinebench R23 multi9,28212,446
Cinebench R23 single1,2171,806
Cores / threads6 / 126 / 12
SocketAM4-
TDP65 W117 W
Release year20202022
Qualified sales1117
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