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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Ryzen 7 8700G vs Core i5-12600KF

The Ryzen 7 8700G is slightly faster than the Core i5-12600KF on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $183.14 more expensive!

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$321.13View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 6% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years and 3 months newer
Up to 25% more expensive – $321.13 vs $137.99

CPU

$137.99View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 25% cheaper – $137.99 vs $321.13
Up to 18% 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 8700G

373FPS

Core i5-12600KF

351FPS

Dota 22013

275FPS

260FPS

710FPS

689FPS

Valorant2020

Ryzen 7 8700G

748FPS

Core i5-12600KF

724FPS

Overwatch 22023

Ryzen 7 8700G

561FPS

Core i5-12600KF

554FPS

Fortnite2017

Ryzen 7 8700G

329FPS

Core i5-12600KF

331FPS

Apex Legends2019

Ryzen 7 8700G

383FPS

Core i5-12600KF

380FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Ryzen 7 8700G

221FPS

Core i5-12600KF

219FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

Scorehelp

Ryzen 7 8700G

61%

Core i5-12600KF

57%

Ryzen 7 8700G ranks 4 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen 7 8700G

Core i5-12600KF

Core i5-12600KF has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

L3 Cachehelp

16 MB

20 MB

Core i5-12600KF has 4 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700G

4.2 GHz

Core i5-12600KF

3.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 8700G has a 14% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen 7 8700G

5.1 GHz

Core i5-12600KF

4.9 GHz

Ryzen 7 8700G boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Ryzen 7 8700G

65W

Core i5-12600KF

125W

Ryzen 7 8700G draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 7 8700G

$321.13

Core i5-12600KF

$137.99

Core i5-12600KF is $183.14 cheaper.

Ryzen 7 8700GCore i5-12600KF

AM5

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LGA1700

Phoenix

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Alder Lake-S

Desktop

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Desktop

Radeon 780M

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No Integrated Graphics

5200 MHz (DDR5)

RAMhelp

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Overclockable

Overclock Supporthelp

Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Ryzen 7 8700G or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 8700G. It's 7% faster than the Core i5-12600KF on average across 100+ games, scoring 61/100 vs 57/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 8700G than Core i5-12600KF?expand_more

7% 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 8700G or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 8700G is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 8700G worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 61/100 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 8700G and Core i5-12600KF?expand_more

Performance: Ryzen 7 8700G scores 61/100, 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 8700G 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 8700G or Core i5-12600KF?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 8700G is the stronger pick at 61/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.