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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

Intel 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 143.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9492 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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

Buy for 166.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9492 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel 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 143.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9492 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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

Buy for 166.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9492 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 7 3700X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 851 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 7 3700X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 38% better in Diablo IV than Ryzen 7 3700X - 297 vs 215 FPS
  • Up to 14% cheaper than Ryzen 7 3700X - $129.57 vs $149.89
  • Up to 38% better value when playing Diablo IV than Ryzen 7 3700X - $0.48 vs $0.77 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 3700X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Diablo IV.
Diablo IV

Diablo IV

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

297

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.48/FPS

100%

Price, €

€143.82

100%

FPS and 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 143.82 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9492 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

215

72%

Value, €/FPS

€0.77/FPS

62%

Price, €

€166.38

86%

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

Buy for 166.38 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 9492 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2450

100%

Multi-Core

11792

100%

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo
Ryzen 7 3700X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1654

67%

Multi-Core

8102

68%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Intel Core i5-12600K

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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
16Threads16
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.4 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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