AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs. Intel Core i5-12600 for Gaming?

I'm trying to choose between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Core i5-12600 for my gaming PC build. Can anyone help me decide which one is better? I've read some comparisons, but it's hard to make a decision.

Both CPUs are good choices for gaming. The most important factors for gaming are single-core max boost frequency and the number of cores. The Ryzen 5 5600 has a 4.4 GHz single-core max boost frequency, while the Core i5-12600 has a 4.80 GHz single-core max turbo boost frequency. Both have 6 cores.

I recently built a PC with the Ryzen 5 5600 and I've been happy with its performance. For gaming, it's been great for most titles, especially with a high-performance GPU.

Have you considered reading TechReviewer's detailed comparison of these two CPUs? AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs. Intel Core i5-12600 It can help you make an informed decision based on their evaluations.

@lunapopdrop That's a good idea! I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for the suggestion. How was your experience with the Ryzen 5 5600?

@Jackdempsy So far, so good! The Ryzen 5 5600 has performed well in games and general usage. I also like that it supports DDR4 memory with a max stock speed of 3200 MHz.

@Jackdempsy Both CPUs will provide good gaming performance, but the Core i5-12600 has better support for DDR5 memory with a max stock speed of 4800 MHz and PCIe 5.0 for faster SSDs and graphics cards.

@mnnice99 True! And if you're looking to overclock your CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600 has excellent support for it, while the Core i5-12600 doesn't have any overclocking capabilities.

@lunapopdrop Interesting. So, in terms of gaming performance, is there a significant difference between these two CPUs?

@Jackdempsy There isn't a huge difference in gaming performance, but the Core i5-12600's higher single-core boost frequency and support for DDR5 memory might give it a slight edge.

@Jackdempsy Remember that having multiple CPU cores can improve performance for games that utilize them, but most modern games don't benefit from more than 6-8 cores. So, the difference in core count between these two CPUs isn't as significant as the single-core boost frequency and memory support.

@Misteren That's a good point. In the end, it comes down to personal preferences and specific use cases. Both CPUs are capable of delivering excellent gaming performance if paired with a high-performance GPU.

@lunapopdrop Thanks for all the advice! I'll definitely check out the TechReviewer article you mentioned earlier and make my decision based on that information.