AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
52Single-core66.5
41.8Multi-core52.4
61.6Gaming52.1
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X13 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 49.8, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+15) and Multi-core (+11). AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 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 5600X
- Stronger gaming score: 62 vs 52
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Stronger Single-core score: 67 vs 52
- Stronger Multi-core score: 52 vs 42
- 217% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB
- 70% higher Max turbo power: 150 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- Lower launch price: $264 vs $299
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 150 W+70% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz+7% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 10 MB+217% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,020Top 39% | 2,400+19%Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,100Top 45% | 12,500+37%Top 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,560Top 41% | 1,900+22%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 11,200Top 49% | 17,300+54%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 21,900Top 44% | 27,300+25%Top 33% |
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