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Core i5-12600KF vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i5-12600KF vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $144.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 253 minutes ago

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $144.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 253 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 426 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.

Advantages of Core i5-12600KF

  • Up to 70% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $144.57 vs $479.00
  • Up to 68% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $0.37 vs $1.17 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 5% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i5-12600KF - 411 vs 390 FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 120 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics
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Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

390

95%

Value, $/FPS

$0.37/FPS

100%

Price, $

$144.57

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $144.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 252 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

411

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.17/FPS

32%

Price, $

$479

30%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 253 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

91%

Multi-Core

12036

79%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i5CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores8
16Threads16
3.7 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
125 WTDP
120 W
10 nmProcess Size
5 nm
37.0xMultiplier
42.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
Yes
OverclockableNo

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