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Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 3 2300X

Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 3 2300X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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MSRP in USD: $409

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Ryzen 3 2300X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1151 days newer than Ryzen 3 2300X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 25% better in World of Warcraft than Ryzen 3 2300X - 220 vs 176 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 3 2300X - 20 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 2300X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 2300X

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

220

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Logo
Ryzen 3 2300X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2018


FPS

176

80%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Logo
Ryzen 3 2300X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

100%

Multi-Core

13694

100%

AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Logo
Ryzen 3 2300X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2018


Single-Core

1205

48%

Multi-Core

3304

24%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

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AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Logo

AMD Ryzen 3 2300X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 10th, 2018
Core i7CollectionRyzen 3
Alder LakeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores4
20
Threads4
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size12 nm
36.0x
Multiplier35.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

PC Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 3 2300X

World of Warcraft, 1920 x 1080, Maximum

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