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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 5600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 85 days older than the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i7-12700 - $101.64 vs $194.12
- Up to 47% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-12700 - $0.35 vs $0.66 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700
- Performs up to 2% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Ryzen 5 5600 - 328 vs 323 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 5600 doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Ryzen 5 5600
Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022
FPS
323
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.35/FPS
100%
Price, €
€112.82
100%
Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Updated 179 minutes ago
Core i7-12700
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
328
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.66/FPS
53%
Price, €
€215.47
52%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) i7-12700 Dodeca-core (12 Core) 2.10 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
Buy for €215.47 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 179 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Ryzen 5 5600
Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022
Core i7-12700
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 20th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 25th, 2022 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Vermeer | Codename | Alder Lake |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz |
| 4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| 65 W | TDP | 65 W |
7 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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