AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs Intel Core i5-12600K
74.9Single-core65.2
61.2Multi-core50.8
66.6Gamingspec-based52.1
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.6 to 55.4, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10) and single-core (+10). 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 7700X
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 65
- Stronger multi-core score: 61 vs 51
- 60% higher L3 cache: 32 MB vs 20 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600K
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 19% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 8 MB
- Lower launch price: $318 vs $399
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 150 W+6% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+22% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+10% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 10 MB+19% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+60% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,450 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780Top 30% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000Top 27% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970+9%Top 25% | 1,809Top 38% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+16%Top 28% | 16,878Top 37% |
| PassMark | 36,500+33%Top 32% | 27,501Top 47% |
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