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Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 3600

Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 3600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$169.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74153 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$169.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74153 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Ryzen 5 3600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 851 days newer than Ryzen 5 3600.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 9% better in Overwatch 2 than Ryzen 5 3600 - 393 vs 359 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - 20 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 3600 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

393

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

359

91.34860050890585%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$169.22

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop 3rd generation Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

Buy for CA$169.22 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74153 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

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 5 3600 Logo
Ryzen 5 3600

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1597

63.09758988542078%

Multi-Core

6884

50.270191324667735%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores6
20
Threads12
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 5 3600

Overwatch 2, 1920 x 1080, Epic

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