AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
64.2Single-core68.6
53.2Multi-core50.3
48Gamingspec-based52.1
10 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 55.2 against 56.2 for Intel Core i5-12600KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-12600KF edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 14% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.7 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 64
- 70% higher Max turbo power: 150 W vs 88 W
- 25% higher cores: 10 vs 8
- 25% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 16 MB
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $264 vs $329
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 150 W+70% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+4% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 9.5 MB+19% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 20 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 44% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 38% | — |
| PassMark | 31,444+14%Top 32% | 27,503Top 39% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,918Top 31% | 3,916Top 31% |
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