AMD Ryzen 5 3600X vs Intel Core i7-12700K
36.5Single-core69.4
37.4Multi-core61.5
60.3Gaming58.1
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3600X14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 42.8, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+33) and Multi-core (+24). AMD Ryzen 5 3600X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 28% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 25 MB
- 24% lower Base TDP: 95 W vs 125 W
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 69 vs 37
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 37
- 300% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
- 131% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 9,700
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 95 W+24% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 128 W | 190 W+48% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+28% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,490Top 68% | 2,500+68%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,200Top 55% | 14,300+99%Top 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,290Top 61% | 1,950+51%Top 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,700Top 59% | 22,400+131%Top 18% |
| PassMark | 18,400Top 55% | 34,500+88%Top 23% |
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