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Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-12600K has 10 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12600K was released in Q4/2021. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core i5 | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 |
Intel Core i 12000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
12 | Generation | 4 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-11600K | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 7 3800X |
Intel Core i5-13600K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-12600K is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
10 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.80 GHz (4.70 GHz) |
2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
11 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
32 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | -- |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-12600K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
9.50 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-12600K has a TDP of 125 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is 105 W. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
150 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12600K has a 29.50 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2021 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
289 $ | Release price | 449 $ |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
15,228 CB R23 MC @ 119 W |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
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Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
Unknown | Unknown |