Intel Core i5-12600K VS AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
intel
Brand10/16
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i5-12600K
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel Core i5-12600K
N/A • Nov 2021
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
$299 • Apr 2022
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 4 | N/A |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 34 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 20.00 MB | 32.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Alder Lake-S) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 7nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 215 mm² | 74 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 4150 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-12600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
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 i5-12600K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Comparison in Games (201 benchmarks)
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It's a Tie!
Based on 201 benchmarks across 167 games
Intel Core i5-12600K
INTEL • 10/16 • 3.7GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
AMD • 8/16 • 3.4GHz
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