AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
71Single-core66.5
50.5Multi-core52.4
64.7Gaming52.1
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 76006 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.2 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+13) and Single-core (+5). Intel Core i5-12600KF 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 7600
- Stronger Single-core score: 71 vs 67
- Stronger gaming score: 65 vs 52
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $264
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- 70% higher Max turbo power: 150 W vs 88 W
- 67% higher cores: 10 vs 6
- 58% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 6 MB
- 33% higher threads: 16 vs 12
- 18% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,300 vs 14,700
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 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 7600 | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 10+67% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 16+33% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 10 MB+58% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+10% | 2,400 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600+1% | 12,500 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900 | 1,900 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700 | 17,300+18% |
| PassMark | 28,300+4% | 27,300 |
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