AMD Ryzen 5 7600 vs Intel Core i7-12700F
71Single-core69.9
50.5Multi-core50.4
64.7Gamingspec-based57.5
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 76008 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.2 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+1) and multi-core (+0). Intel Core i7-12700F 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
- 81% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 28% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 25 MB
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $345
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- 105% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 88 W
- 100% higher cores: 12 vs 6
- 100% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 6 MB
- 67% higher threads: 20 vs 12
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 180 W+105% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 12+100% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 20+67% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+28% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Top 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,600Top 40% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900Top 31% | 1,898Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,700Top 47% | 15,291+4%Top 45% |
| PassMark | 28,300Top 43% | 30,148+7%Top 40% |
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