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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core i5-12600K

Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.

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2 of 6 selectedAMD Ryzen 7 5700X3DIntel Core i5-12600K
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Best available benchmark scores and lowest listed price are highlighted.
Metric
Single core2,9693,917
Multicore26,30827,499
Estimated price$329.99$299.99
Cores810
Threads1616
Performance coresNot listed6
Efficient coresNot listed4
Turbo clock4.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Typical TDP105 W150 W
SocketAM4FCLGA1700
First seenQ1 2024Q4 2021

How do the benchmark scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a PassMark single-core score of 2,969, compared with 3,917 for Intel Core i5-12600K. Intel Core i5-12600K has the higher score in this benchmark.

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a PassMark multicore score of 26,308, compared with 27,499 for Intel Core i5-12600K. Intel Core i5-12600K has the higher score in this benchmark.

Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D lists AM4; Intel Core i5-12600K lists FCLGA1700. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.

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The retrieval date records when Find Me a CPU collected the source data. It is not a benchmark test date. Prices are USD estimates from the source, converted for other currencies, rather than live retailer offers. Release / first seen means the CPU first appeared on PassMark charts, not necessarily its launch date.

Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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