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Core i7-12700KF vs Ryzen 9 5950X

Core i7-12700KF vs Ryzen 9 5950X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 227.89 on Amazon

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Updated 30 minutes ago

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Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

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AMD Processore Ryzen 9 5950X (16 C/32 T, 72 MB di cache, boost massimo fino a 4,9 GHz)

Buy for 314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Core i7-12700KF

3.6 GHz | 12-core

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 227.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

vs

Ryzen 9 5950X

3.4 GHz | 16-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
AMD Processore Ryzen 9 5950X (16 C/32 T, 72 MB di cache, boost massimo fino a 4,9 GHz)

Buy for 314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 5950X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 364 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 5950X.

Advantages of Core i7-12700KF

  • Performs up to 3% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Ryzen 9 5950X - 223 vs 217 FPS
  • Up to 27% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5950X - €227.89 vs €314.00
  • Up to 30% better value when playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Ryzen 9 5950X - €1.02 vs €1.45 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5950X

  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 105 vs 125 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 32 vs 20 threads
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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

223

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.02/FPS

100%

Price, €

€227.89

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-12700KF, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop 12 (8P+4E) core fino a 5,0 GHz sbloccato LGA1700 serie 600 chipset 125 W

Buy for 227.89 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

217

97%

Value, €/FPS

€1.45/FPS

70%

Price, €

€314

72%

AMD Processore Ryzen 9 5950X (16 C/32 T, 72 MB di cache, boost massimo fino a 4,9 GHz)

Buy for 314 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Extreme

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo
Core i7-12700KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2526

100%

Multi-Core

13549

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo
Ryzen 9 5950X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2189

87%

Multi-Core

12159

90%

Intel Core i7-12700KF Logo

Core i7-12700KF

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AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Logo

Ryzen 9 5950X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen 9
Alder LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
16
20Threads
32
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
125 WTDP
105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
36.0x
Multiplier34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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