AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i7-12700K
28.4Single-core69.4
37.2Multi-core61.5
43Gamingspec-based58.1
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X16 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+41) and multi-core (+24). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 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 7 2700X
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 16% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 37
- 200% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
- 117% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,300 vs 6,600
- 113% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 10,500
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm+17% |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 190 W+34% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 25 MB+56% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 2,500+99%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 32% | 14,300+117%Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 19% | 1,950+74%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Bottom 39% | 22,400+113%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 17,600Bottom 30% | 34,500+96%Top 34% |
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