The Core i5-12600K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 5800XT, however, it's the same value for money, as it's only $0.33 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 0% cheaper – $154.99 vs $155.32
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 5800XT
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 105 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 5800XT for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
229
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, $
$154.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 5800XT
Jul 31st, 2024
Average FPS
223
97%
Min 1% FPS
153
97%
Price, $
$155.32
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
97%
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 5800XT in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 5800XT in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 5800XT in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
62%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 5800XT
Jul 31st, 2024
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 31st, 2024 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | $249.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Vermeer |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
