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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 9700X

The Core i5-12600K is slower than the Ryzen 7 9700X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 24% cheaper – $289 vs $304.00

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Up to 27% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 10 months newer
Up to 2% better value for money
Up to 24% more expensive – $304.00 vs $289

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-12600K

249FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

275FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-12600K

351FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

461FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-12600K

219FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

227FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-12600K

724FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

848FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-12600K

331FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

309FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-12600K

758FPS

Ryzen 7 9700X

888FPS

Dota 22013

260FPS

339FPS

688FPS

789FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i5-12600K

59%

Ryzen 7 9700X

79%

Ryzen 7 9700X ranks 20 points higher.

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Core i5-12600K

Ryzen 7 9700X

Core i5-12600K has 2 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

20 MB

32 MB

Ryzen 7 9700X has 12 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-12600K

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X

3.8 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 3% higher base clock.

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Core i5-12600K

4.9 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X

5.5 GHz

Ryzen 7 9700X boosts 12% higher.

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Core i5-12600K

125W

Ryzen 7 9700X

65W

Ryzen 7 9700X draws 60W less power.

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Core i5-12600K

Ryzen 7 9700X

$304.00

Core i5-12600KRyzen 7 9700X

LGA1700

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AM5

Alder Lake-S

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Granite Ridge

Desktop

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Desktop

UHD Graphics 770

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Radeon Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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5600 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X. It's 34% faster than the Core i5-12600K on average across 100+ games, scoring 79/100 vs 59/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 9700X than Core i5-12600K?expand_more

34% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 9700X worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 79/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-12600K and Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-12600K scores 59/100, Ryzen 7 9700X scores 79/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 7 9700X bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-12600K or Ryzen 7 9700X?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 9700X is the stronger pick at 79/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.