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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 5800X vs Core i5-12600KF

The Ryzen 7 5800X is slightly slower than the Core i5-12600KF on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $39.64 more expensive!

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$218.59View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 70% more expensive – $218.59 vs $178.95

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$178.95View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 11% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 year newer
Up to 70% cheaper – $178.95 vs $218.59
Up to 89% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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League of Legends2009

Ryzen 7 5800X

314FPS

Core i5-12600KF

351FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 7 5800X

684FPS

Core i5-12600KF

724FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

216FPS

219FPS

651FPS

688FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 7 5800X

332FPS

Core i5-12600KF

331FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 7 5800X

544FPS

Core i5-12600KF

554FPS

Minecraft2011

Apex Legends2019

374FPS

380FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 5800X

50%

Core i5-12600KF

58%

Core i5-12600KF ranks 8 points higher.

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Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i5-12600KF

Core i5-12600KF has 2 more cores.

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L3 Cachehelp

32 MB

20 MB

Ryzen 7 5800X has 12 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 5800X

3.8 GHz

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 5800X has a 3% higher base clock.

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Ryzen 7 5800X

4.7 GHz

Core i5-12600KF

4.9 GHz

Core i5-12600KF boosts 4% higher.

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Ryzen 7 5800X

105W

Core i5-12600KF

125W

Ryzen 7 5800X draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 7 5800X

$218.59

Core i5-12600KF

$178.95

Core i5-12600KF is $39.64 cheaper.

Ryzen 7 5800XCore i5-12600KF

AM4

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LGA1700

Vermeer

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-12600KF. It's 16% faster than the Ryzen 7 5800X on average across 100+ games, scoring 57/100 vs 49/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i5-12600KF than Ryzen 7 5800X?expand_more

16% 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, Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-12600KF is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i5-12600KF worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 57/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Ryzen 7 5800X and Core i5-12600KF?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 7 5800X scores 49/100, Core i5-12600KF scores 57/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i5-12600KF 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 Ryzen 7 5800X or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more

The Core i5-12600KF is the stronger pick at 57/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.