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Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 5 2600X

Core i7-12700 vs Ryzen 5 2600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700

2.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 302.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 401 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Processore 6 - Core 19 MB, Cache 95 W, Wraith spire Cooler, Nero

Buy for 219.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 402 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-12700

2.1 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Intel® Core™ i7-12700, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 302.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 401 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Processore 6 - Core 19 MB, Cache 95 W, Wraith spire Cooler, Nero

Buy for 219.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 402 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 2600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 1377 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700

  • Performs up to 29% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Ryzen 5 2600X - 94 vs 73 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 2600X - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2600X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

  • Up to 27% cheaper than Core i7-12700 - €219.99 vs €302.9
  • Up to 7% better value when playing Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-12700 - €3.01 vs €3.22 per FPS
This is a free version of Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

94

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.22/FPS

93%

Price, €

€302.9

72%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-12700, processore desktop, per sistemi desktop cache 25M, fino a 4,90 GHz

Buy for 302.9 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 401 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

73

77%

Value, €/FPS

€3.01/FPS

100%

Price, €

€219.99

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Processore 6 - Core 19 MB, Cache 95 W, Wraith spire Cooler, Nero

Buy for 219.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 402 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

RT Overdrive

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo
Core i7-12700

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2293

100%

Multi-Core

10780

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo
Ryzen 5 2600X

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1237

53%

Multi-Core

5263

48%

Intel Core i7-12700 Logo

Intel Core i7-12700

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

Jan 25th, 2022
Release DateApr 19th, 2018
Core i7CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
2.1 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
10 nm
Process Size12 nm
21.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

Builds Using Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 5 2600X

Cyberpunk 2077, 1920 x 1080, RT Overdrive

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