AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K
43Single-core69.4
46Multi-core61.5
85Gamingspec-based58.1
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 54.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+26) and multi-core (+16). AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 5700X3D
- 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: $249 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 43
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 46
- 200% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
- 71% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 13,100
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 190 W+34% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHz | 5 GHz+22% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+284% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | 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 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,780Bottom 44% | 2,500+40%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900Bottom 50% | 14,300+44%Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,350Bottom 39% | 1,950+44%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,100Bottom 50% | 22,400+71%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 26,300Top 50% | 34,500+31%Top 34% |
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