The Core i7-12700KF is a clear winner – it's a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 5600G and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only CA$39.75 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700KF
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 5600G
- Up to 14% cheaper – CA$239.25 vs CA$279.00
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-12700KF vs Ryzen 5 5600G for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$279
85%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.32/FPS
92%
Ryzen 5 5600G
Apr 13th, 2021
Average FPS
197
94%
Min 1% FPS
130
94%
Price, CA$
CA$239.25
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700KF vs Ryzen 5 5600G in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700KF vs Ryzen 5 5600G in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700KF vs Ryzen 5 5600G in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 5600G
Apr 13th, 2021
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
64%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 13th, 2021 |
| $384.00 | MSRP | $259.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Cezanne |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
