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Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i5-12600KF

Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Core i5-12600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 141 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $144.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 141 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 141 minutes ago

vs

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $144.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 141 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i5-12600KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-12600KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 426 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-12600KF.

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 2% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-12600KF - 232 vs 228 FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600KF - 120 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-12600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Core i5-12600KF

  • Up to 70% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $144.57 vs $479.00
  • Up to 69% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $0.63 vs $2.06 per FPS
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Escape From Tarkov

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

232

100%

Value, $/FPS

$2.06/FPS

31%

Price, $

$479

30%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for $479 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 141 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

228

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.63/FPS

100%

Price, $

$144.57

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i5-12600KF Desktop Processor 10 (6P+4E) Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $144.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 141 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo
Core i5-12600KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2472

91%

Multi-Core

12036

79%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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Intel Core i5-12600KF Logo

Core i5-12600KF

Jan 4th, 2023
Release DateNov 4th, 2021
Ryzen 7CollectionCore i5
RaphaelCodenameAlder Lake
AMD Socket AM5SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
10
16Threads16
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.9 GHz
120 W
TDP125 W
5 nm
Process Size10 nm
42.0x
Multiplier37.0x
Radeon Graphics
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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