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Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Core i5-12600KF

Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Core i5-12600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

4.2 GHz | 16-core

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AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 666.67 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

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Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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

Buy for 130.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

4.2 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 666.67 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

vs

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 130.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 426 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.

Advantages of Ryzen 9 7950X3D

  • Performs up to 10% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i5-12600KF - 208 vs 189 FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 120 vs 125 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 32 vs 16 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12600KF

  • Up to 80% cheaper than Ryzen 9 7950X3D - $117.33 vs $600.60
  • Up to 79% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Ryzen 9 7950X3D - $0.69 vs $3.21 per FPS
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

208

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.21/FPS

21%

Price, €

€666.67

19%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D 16-Core, 32-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 666.67 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

189

91%

Value, €/FPS

€0.69/FPS

100%

Price, €

€130.24

100%

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 130.24 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 36 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo
Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2918

100%

Multi-Core

19633

100%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

85%

Multi-Core

12036

61%

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Logo

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Ryzen 9CollectionCore i5
RaphaelCodenameAlder Lake
AMD Socket AM5SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores10
32
Threads16
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
5.7 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
120 W
TDP125 W
5 nm
Process Size10 nm
42.0x
Multiplier37.0x
Radeon Graphics
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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