AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
80.2Single-core66.5
89.9Multi-core52.4
95Gamingspec-based52.1
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.3 to 56.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+38) and single-core (+14). Intel Core i5-12600KF 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 9 7950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 52
- 540% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 20 MB
- 167% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 6
- 128% higher PassMark: 62,297 vs 27,300
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $264 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W+8% | 150 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+60% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 16+167% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 32+100% | 16 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+14% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+16% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+68% | 10 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+540% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990+25%Top 19% | 2,400Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,960+60%Top 12% | 12,500Top 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,036+7%Top 22% | 1,900Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,769+107%Top 10% | 17,300Top 34% |
| PassMark | 62,297+128%Top 6% | 27,300Top 48% |
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