
intel
Brand10/16
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i5-12600KF

amd
Brand32/64
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock350W
TDPAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Intel Core i5-12600KF
Intel Core i5-12600KF
$264 • Nov 2021
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
$2499 • Oct 2023
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Specs Comparison
Specification | Intel Core i5-12600KF | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X |
---|---|---|
Cores | 10 | 32 |
Threads | 16 | 64 |
Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 4 | N/A |
Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Multiplier | 37 X | 40 X |
TDP | 125 W | 350 W |
Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 1.00 MB |
Cache L3 | 20.00 MB | 128.00 MB |
Integrated GPU | N/A | N/A |
Architecture | Core i5 (Alder Lake-S) | Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) |
Process Size | 10nm | 5nm |
Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket str5 |
Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
Die Size | 215 mm² | 4 mm² |
PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 48 Lanes(CPU only) |
Transistors | N/A | 26280 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 i5-12600KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X


Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X


PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-12600KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X


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 i5-12600KF
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600KF
INTEL • 10/16 • 3.7GHz

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
AMD • 32/64 • 4GHz
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