The Core i5-12600K is a much slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 9700X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $157.89 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- Up to 52% cheaper – $148.00 vs $305.89
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 9700X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 9700X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
236
93%
Min 1% FPS
124
89%
Price, $
$148
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.62/FPS
100%
Ryzen 7 9700X
Aug 8th, 2024
Average FPS
254
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$305.89
48%
Value, $/FPS
$1.2/FPS
52%
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 9700X 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 9700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 9700X 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
89%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Ryzen 7 9700X
Aug 8th, 2024
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Aug 8th, 2024 |
$289.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Granite Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
