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Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 5700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Ryzen 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.4GHz, Max. Leistungstakt: bis zu 4.6GHz, 8 Kerne, L3-Cache 32MB, Socket AM4, ohne Kühler) 100-100000926WOF, Schwarz.

Buy for 154.34 on Amazon

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Updated 24 minutes ago

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Ryzen 7 5700X

3.4 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.4GHz, Max. Leistungstakt: bis zu 4.6GHz, 8 Kerne, L3-Cache 32MB, Socket AM4, ohne Kühler) 100-100000926WOF, Schwarz.

Buy for 154.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 24 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 7 5700X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 7 5700X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 151 days older than the cheaper Ryzen 7 5700X.

Advantages of Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 3% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Ryzen 7 5700X - 334 vs 325 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 7 5700X - 20 vs 16 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Up to 39% cheaper than Core i7-12700K - €154.34 vs €251.49
  • Up to 37% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-12700K - €0.47 vs €0.75 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 65 vs 125 Watts
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Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

334

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.75/FPS

63%

Price, €

€251.49

61%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


FPS

325

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.47/FPS

100%

Price, €

€154.34

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.4GHz, Max. Leistungstakt: bis zu 4.6GHz, 8 Kerne, L3-Cache 32MB, Socket AM4, ohne Kühler) 100-100000926WOF, Schwarz.

Buy for 154.34 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 24 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022

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 7 5700X Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X

Desktop • Apr 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2121

84%

Multi-Core

9729

71%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Core i7-12700K

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Logo

Ryzen 7 5700X

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Apr 4th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores8
20
Threads16
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0x
Multiplier34.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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