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Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 3700X

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 3700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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 €155.86 on Amazon

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Updated 6248 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for €114.41 on Amazon

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Updated 6248 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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 €155.86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6248 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for €114.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6248 minutes ago

Prices and Stock
MSRP $289

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

Prices and Stock
MSRP $329

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 7 3700X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 7 3700X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 851 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 7 3700X.

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

Performs up to 10% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Ryzen 7 3700X - 249 vs 226 FPS
Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 3700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 3700X

Up to 27% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - $114.41 vs $155.86
Up to 19% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i5-12600K - $0.51 vs $0.63 per FPS
Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

FPS

249

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

81%

Price, €

€155.86

73%

FPS 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 €155.86 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6248 minutes ago

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

FPS

226

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.51/FPS

100%

Price, €

€114.41

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler

Buy for €114.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6248 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

511

FPS

399

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

240

FPS

230

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

908

FPS

804

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

308

FPS

212

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

155

FPS

136

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Single-Core

1654

68%

Multi-Core

8102

69%

Core i5-12600K	vs	Ryzen 7 3700X
Nov 4th, 2021	Release Date	Jul 7th, 2019
Core i5	Collection	Ryzen 7
Alder Lake	Codename	Matisse
Intel Socket 1700	Socket	AMD Socket AM4
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
10	Cores	8
16	Threads	16
3.7 GHz	Base Clock Speed	3.6 GHz
4.9 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	4.4 GHz
125 W	TDP	65 W
10 nm	Process Size	7 nm
37.0x	Multiplier	36.0x
UHD Graphics 770	Integrated Graphics	None
Yes	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 7 3700X

With selected game settings

ViprTech Ghost 4.0 Liquid-Cooled PC Image

ViprTech Ghost 4.0 Liquid-Cooled PC

114 FPS

€7.9/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB

Ryzen 7 3700X

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

€900.89

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SkyTech Shadow 3.0 Gaming Computer PC Image

SkyTech Shadow 3.0 Gaming Computer PC

88 FPS

€13.31/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060

Ryzen 7 3700X

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

€1,171.16

In Stock

SkyTech Archangel 3.0 Gaming Computer PC Image

SkyTech Archangel 3.0 Gaming Computer PC

88 FPS

€13.31/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060

Ryzen 7 3700X

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

€1,171.16

In Stock

Thermaltake AH-370 Liquid-Cooled PC Image

Thermaltake AH-370 Liquid-Cooled PC

114 FPS

€15.42/FPS

GeForce RTX 3070

Ryzen 7 3700X

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

€1,757.66

In Stock

Skytech Gaming Chronos Gaming PC Image

Skytech Gaming Chronos Gaming PC

138 FPS

€10.45/FPS

GeForce RTX 3070

Core i5-12600K

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

€1,441.43

In Stock

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ASUS ROG Strix G10DK Gaming Desktop PC

75 FPS

€12.01/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Ryzen 7 3700X

16 GB, 512 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

€900.89

In Stock

Skytech Shadow 3.0 Gaming PC Image

Skytech Shadow 3.0 Gaming PC

104 FPS

€12.13/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Ryzen 7 3700X

16 GB, N/A Storage

Buy on Amazon

€1,261.25

In Stock

Cyber CyberPowerPC - Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop PC Image

Cyber CyberPowerPC - Gamer Supreme Gaming Desktop PC

110 FPS

€9.25/FPS

Radeon RX 6700 XT

Ryzen 7 3700X

32 GB, 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD

Buy on Amazon

€1,018.01

In Stock

ROG Strix GL10DH Gaming Desktop PC Image

ROG Strix GL10DH Gaming Desktop PC

75 FPS

€12.01/FPS

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Ryzen 7 3700X

16 GB, 512 GB SSD

Buy on Amazon

€900.89

In Stock

Skytech Gaming Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Image

Skytech Gaming Skytech Shiva Gaming PC

128 FPS

€13.37/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Core i5-12600K

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

€1,711.7

In Stock

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