The Core i7-12700K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 5600GT, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $104.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 5600GT
- Up to 46% cheaper – $122.00 vs $226.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 5600GT 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, $
$226.99
53%
Value, $/FPS
$1.07/FPS
57%
Ryzen 5 5600GT
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
199
94%
Min 1% FPS
131
94%
Price, $
$122
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 5600GT in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 5600GT
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
6-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
64%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 5600GT |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| $409.00 | MSRP | $140.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
