The Core i7-12700 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 3600X, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $93.65 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 3600X
- Up to 37% cheaper – $157.66 vs $251.31
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 5 3600X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
137
100%
Price, €
€251.31
62%
Value, €/FPS
€1.2/FPS
68%
Ryzen 5 3600X
Jul 7th, 2019
Average FPS
191
92%
Min 1% FPS
127
93%
Price, €
€157.66
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.82/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 5 3600X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 5 3600X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 5 3600X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
78%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
55%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 3600X
Jul 7th, 2019
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 3600X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| $349.00 | MSRP | $249.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Matisse |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 25 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
