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Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 7 5800X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 206.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Processore Ryzen 7 5800X (8C/16T, 36MB di cache, fino a 4,7 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 206.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
AMD Processore Ryzen 7 5800X (8C/16T, 36MB di cache, fino a 4,7 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 7 5800X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 7 5800X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 446 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 7 5800X.

Advantages of Core i5-12600

  • Performs up to 2% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Ryzen 7 5800X - 131 vs 129 FPS
  • Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 65 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Up to 18% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - €170.00 vs €206.49
  • Up to 16% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-12600 - €1.32 vs €1.58 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-12600 - 16 vs 12 threads
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ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

131

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.58/FPS

84%

Price, €

€206.49

82%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 18M, fino a 4,80 GHz

Buy for 206.49 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

129

98%

Value, €/FPS

€1.32/FPS

100%

Price, €

€170

100%

Value Winner

AMD Processore Ryzen 7 5800X (8C/16T, 36MB di cache, fino a 4,7 GHz Max Boost)

Buy for 170 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 45 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

9721

95%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

92%

Multi-Core

10263

100%

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo

Core i5-12600

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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

Ryzen 7 5800X

Jan 25th, 2022
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
65 W
TDP105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
33.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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