The Core i5-12600K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 8700G, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $101.07 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- Up to 36% cheaper – $180.97 vs $282.04
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 8700G
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 8700G for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
98%
Min 1% FPS
138
99%
Price, $
$180.97
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 8700G
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$282.04
64%
Value, $/FPS
$1.32/FPS
65%
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 8700G in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
96%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
92%
Ryzen 7 8700G
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
16 MB
80%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 8700G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
$289.00 | MSRP | $329.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 5200 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon 780M |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
