intel
Brand6/12
Cores/Threads3.3GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i5-12600
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.8GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 7700
Intel Core i5-12600
Intel Core i5-12600
$233 • Sep 2025
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
$329 • Jan 2023
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-12600 | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 33 X | 38 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 18.00 MB | 32.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Alder Lake-S) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 5nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 163 mm² | 71 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 6570 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-12600
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i5-12600
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600
INTEL • 6/12 • 3.3GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
AMD • 8/16 • 3.8GHz
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