AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i5-12600K
47.9Single-core65.2
48.2Multi-core50.8
87.5Gamingspec-based52.1
7 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 57.9 to 55.4. Intel Core i5-12600K 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 5800X3D
- 380% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 20 MB
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 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
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 48
- 138% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 4 MB
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- 23% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,809 vs 1,470
- Lower launch price: $318 vs $449
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 150 W+6% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz+9% |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.9 GHz+9% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 10 MB+138% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+380% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Bottom 49% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,500Top 48% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470Bottom 43% | 1,809+23%Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,200Top 49% | 16,878+19%Top 37% |
| PassMark | 28,100+2%Top 45% | 27,501Top 47% |
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