AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i7-12700F
53Single-core69.9
50Multi-core50.4
62.2Gamingspec-based57.5
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700F wins this desktop processor face-off, 58 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+17) and multi-core (+0). AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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 5800X
- 81% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 28% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 25 MB
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 53
- 200% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 4 MB
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 27% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 142 W
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 180 W+27% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.9 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB+200% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+28% | 25 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 48% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580Bottom 50% | 1,898+20%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300Top 44% | 15,291Top 45% |
| PassMark | 28,300Top 43% | 30,148+7%Top 40% |
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