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Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 2500X

Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 2500X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $409

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Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Ryzen 5 2500X 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 5 2500X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K

  • Performs up to 14% better in Hogwarts Legacy than Ryzen 5 2500X - 96 vs 84 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 2500X - 20 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2500X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2500X

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

Hogwarts Legacy

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

96

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.12/FPS

100%

Price, €

€299.99

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Logo
Ryzen 5 2500X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2018


FPS

84

87%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Logo
Ryzen 5 2500X

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 5 2500X Logo
Ryzen 5 2500X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2018


Single-Core

1103

43%

Multi-Core

3801

27%

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo

Intel Core i7-12700K

vs
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 2500X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 10th, 2018
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12
Cores4
20
Threads8
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed3.6 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size12 nm
36.0xMultiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 5 2500X

Hogwarts Legacy, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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