The Core i7-12700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1600. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 1600 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1600
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 1600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Ryzen 5 1600
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
179
85%
Min 1% FPS
119
86%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 1600 in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 1600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 1600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 1600
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
64%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
72%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $219.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
