AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K
43.5Single-core69.4
40.9Multi-core61.5
86.9Gamingspec-based58.1
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 53.2, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+26) and multi-core (+21). 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
- 284% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 25 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 $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 44
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 41
- 300% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 3 MB
- 104% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 10,978
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 190 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | — | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz+14% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 12 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+284% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | 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 5600X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,500Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,300Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,397Bottom 42% | 1,950+40%Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,978Bottom 42% | 22,400+104%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 21,888Bottom 40% | 34,500+58%Top 34% |
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