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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-12700F vs Ryzen 5 3500X

The Core i7-12700F is quite a bit faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 33% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years and 4 months newer
  • Available for $324

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i7-12700F ranks 18 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-12700F has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-12700F has 14 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has 7 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 5 3500X has a 71% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-12700F boosts 20% higher.

LGA1700
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AM4
Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Matisse
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-12700F or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core i7-12700F. It's 53% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 52/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-12700F than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
53% 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 i7-12700F or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core i7-12700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-12700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 52/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-12700F and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-12700F scores 52/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-12700F or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 i7-12700F or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core i7-12700F is the stronger pick at 52/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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