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Core i5-12600KF vs Ryzen 5 1500X

Core i5-12600KF vs Ryzen 5 1500X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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

Buy for 119.17 on Amazon

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Updated 60 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

3.5 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
AMD YD150XBBAEBOX Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 158.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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

Buy for 119.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 60 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

3.5 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
AMD YD150XBBAEBOX Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 158.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 5 1500X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1668 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 5 1500X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF

  • Performs up to 13% better in Hogwarts Legacy than Ryzen 5 1500X - 95 vs 84 FPS
  • Up to 25% cheaper than Ryzen 5 1500X - $107.36 vs $142.59
  • Up to 34% better value when playing Hogwarts Legacy than Ryzen 5 1500X - $1.25 vs $1.88 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 1500X - 16 vs 8 threads

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

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

Hogwarts Legacy

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

95

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.25/FPS

100%

Price, €

€119.17

100%

FPS and Value Winner

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

Buy for 119.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 60 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


FPS

84

88%

Value, €/FPS

€1.88/FPS

66%

Price, €

€158.27

75%

AMD YD150XBBAEBOX Ryzen 5 1500X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for 158.27 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 61 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

100%

Multi-Core

12036

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Logo
Ryzen 5 1500X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


Single-Core

1104

45%

Multi-Core

3644

30%

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateApr 11th, 2017
Core i5CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenameSummit Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
16
Threads8
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
37.0x
Multiplier35.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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