The Core i5-12600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 2700 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $2.69 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 2700 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700
- Up to 2% cheaper – $158.56 vs $161.25
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 2700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€161.25
98%
Value, €/FPS
€0.77/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 2700
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
180
86%
Min 1% FPS
120
87%
Price, €
€158.56
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
88%
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 2700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 2700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 2700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 2700
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
16 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
$289.00 | MSRP | $299.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
