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Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 2700

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 2700: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 216.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12297 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 7 2700

3.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.2GHz, 8 Kerne, Socket AM4) YD2700BBAFBOX

Buy for 129.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12298 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 216.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12297 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 7 2700

3.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.2GHz, 8 Kerne, Socket AM4) YD2700BBAFBOX

Buy for 129.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12298 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 7 2700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 7 2700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1295 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 7 2700.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 38% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Ryzen 7 2700 - 98 vs 71 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 2700 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 2700

  • Up to 40% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - €129.97 vs €216.62
  • Up to 17% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i5-12600K - €1.83 vs €2.21 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

98

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.21/FPS

82%

Price, €

€216.62

59%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K LGA1700 Tablett, 3,6 GHz, CM8071504555227

Buy for 216.62 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12297 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Logo
Ryzen 7 2700

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

71

72%

Value, €/FPS

€1.83/FPS

100%

Price, €

€129.97

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.2GHz, 8 Kerne, Socket AM4) YD2700BBAFBOX

Buy for 129.97 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12298 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Logo
Ryzen 7 2700

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Core i5-12600K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Logo
Ryzen 7 2700

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1114

45%

Multi-Core

5489

46%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

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AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 2700

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 19th, 2018
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
16Threads16
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.1 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size12 nm
37.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 7 2700

Cyberpunk 2077, 1920 x 1080, RT Overdrive

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