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Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 7600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 256 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 7600X

4.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 177.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 257 minutes ago

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo
Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 256 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 7600X

4.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 177.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 257 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 7600X is 327 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600K.

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

  • Up to 12% cheaper than Ryzen 5 7600X - $140.41 vs $159.89
  • Up to 7% better value when playing Lost Ark than Ryzen 5 7600X - $0.53 vs $0.57 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 7600X - 16 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 5 7600X

  • Performs up to 5% better in Lost Ark than Core i5-12600K - 310 vs 295 FPS
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 105 vs 125 Watts
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Lost Ark

Lost Ark

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

295

95%

Value, €/FPS

€0.53/FPS

100%

Price, €

€155.85

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600K Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 155.85 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 256 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

310

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.57/FPS

93%

Price, €

€177.48

87%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 177.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 257 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

86%

Multi-Core

11792

92%

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo
Ryzen 5 7600X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2863

100%

Multi-Core

12807

100%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Logo

Ryzen 5 7600X

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.3 GHz
125 WTDP
105 W
10 nmProcess Size
5 nm
37.0xMultiplier
47.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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