How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 53.2/100 overall; Intel Core i5-12600K scores 55.4/100. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D wins 5 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-12600K wins 10.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and the Intel Core i5-12600K?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D advantages: 380% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 20 MB; 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm; 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20; 16% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 125 W; Lower launch price: $229 vs $318. Intel Core i5-12600K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 44; Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 41; 217% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB; 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6; 54% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,878 vs 10,978.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D or Intel Core i5-12600K?

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D launched cheaper at $229, versus $318 for the Intel Core i5-12600K.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs Intel Core i5-12600K

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D

$229

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-12600K

$318

43.5Single-core65.2

40.9Multi-core50.8

86.9Gamingspec-based52.1

5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-12600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 55.4 to 53.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+22) and multi-core (+10). AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D 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 5600X3D

380% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 20 MB
30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
16% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 125 W
Lower launch price: $229 vs $318

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K

Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 44
Stronger multi-core score: 51 vs 41
217% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 3 MB
67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
54% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 16,878 vs 10,978

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D versus Intel Core i5-12600K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D	Intel Core i5-12600K
Announced	2023	2021
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
Process	7 nm+30%	10 nm
Base TDP	105 W+16%	125 W
Max turbo power	—	150 W
Unlocked multiplier	—	Yes
Cooler included	No	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D versus Intel Core i5-12600K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D	Intel Core i5-12600K
Cores	6	10+67%
Performance cores	6	6
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	12	16+33%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.7 GHz+12%
Boost clock	4.4 GHz	4.9 GHz+11%
L2 cache	3 MB	10 MB+217%
L3 cache	96 MB+380%	20 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D versus Intel Core i5-12600K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D	Intel Core i5-12600K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	—	1,450 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D versus Intel Core i5-12600K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D	Intel Core i5-12600K
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D versus Intel Core i5-12600K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D	Intel Core i5-12600K
PCIe version	4	5+25%
CPU PCIe lanes	24+20%	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D versus Intel Core i5-12600K
Spec	AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D	Intel Core i5-12600K
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,397Bottom 42%	1,809+29%Top 38%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	10,978Bottom 42%	16,878+54%Top 37%
PassMark	21,888Bottom 40%	27,501+26%Top 47%

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