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Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 5700X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Ryzen 7 5700X3D

3.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D - 3 GHz - 8 Cores - 16 Threads - 96 MB Cache Memory - Socket AM4 - OEM

Buy for £239.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 541 minutes ago

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Ryzen 7 5700X3D

3.0 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D - 3 GHz - 8 Cores - 16 Threads - 96 MB Cache Memory - Socket AM4 - OEM

Buy for £239.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 541 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 7 5700X3D on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600K is 795 days older than the more expensive Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

Advantages of Core i5-12600K

  • Performs up to 8% better in Far Cry 6 than Ryzen 7 5700X3D - 157 vs 145 FPS
  • Up to 0% cheaper than Ryzen 7 5700X3D - £238.61 vs £239.56
  • Up to 8% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Ryzen 7 5700X3D - £1.52 vs £1.65 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5700X3D

  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 105 vs 125 Watts
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Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

157

100%

Value, £/FPS

£1.52/FPS

100%

Price, £

£238.61

100%

FPS and Value Winner

INTEL Core i5-12600K 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tray

Buy for £238.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 541 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

145

92%

Value, £/FPS

£1.65/FPS

92%

Price, £

£239.56

99%

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D - 3 GHz - 8 Cores - 16 Threads - 96 MB Cache Memory - Socket AM4 - OEM

Buy for £239.56 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 541 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

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 5700X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

1927

79%

Multi-Core

10267

87%

Intel Core i5-12600K Logo

Core i5-12600K

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameNot Available
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
16Threads16
3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.0 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.1 GHz
125 WTDP
105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
37.0x
Multiplier30.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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