Intel Core i5-12600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
The Intel Core i5-12600K leads on gaming, scoring 83.8 — about 1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D. For AI workloads the Intel Core i5-12600K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. The Intel Core i5-12600K comes out ahead in 4 of the 4 uses we score. On today's street prices the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the cheaper of the two: the Intel Core i5-12600K costs around 13% more. For bang for your buck, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Intel Core i5-12600K is faster, but the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D gives more performance for the money.
| Core i5-12600KIntelLGA1700our pick | Ryzen 7 5700X3DAMDAM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 83.8 ★ | 83.3 |
| 3D Modelling | 50.8 ★ | 40.8 |
| AI | 36.2 ★ | 28.8 |
| VR | 83.8 ★ | 83.3 |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 165.5 | 186.4 ★ |
| 3D Modelling | 100.3 ★ | 91.3 |
| AI | 71.5 ★ | 64.5 |
| VR | 165.5 | 186.4 ★ |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 109 ★ | 97 |
| Cores | 10 ★ | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz ★ | 4.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 96 MB ★ |
| Gaming Index | 84 | 85 ★ |
| Cinebench MT | 17200 ★ | 13700 |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W | 105 W ★ |
| RRP | €266 | €229 ★ |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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