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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D

The Core i7-12700K is slightly slower than the Ryzen 7 5800X3D on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 10% cheaper$409 vs $449
  • Up to 1% better value for money
  • Up to 9% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 6 months newer
  • Up to 10% more expensive$449 vs $409

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 5800X3D ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-12700K has 4 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-12700K has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 71 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-12700K has a 6% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-12700K boosts 11% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 5800X3D draws 20W less power.

LGA1700
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AM4
Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Vermeer
Desktop
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Desktop
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
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3200 MHz (DDR4)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 7 5800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D. It's 12% faster than the Core i7-12700K on average across 100+ games, scoring 67/100 vs 60/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5800X3D than Core i7-12700K?expand_more
12% 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 i7-12700K or Ryzen 7 5800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Ryzen 7 5800X3D worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 67/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-12700K and Ryzen 7 5800X3D?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-12700K scores 60/100, Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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 i7-12700K or Ryzen 7 5800X3D?expand_more
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the stronger pick at 67/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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