Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G - 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 PRO 8700G has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G was released in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO (21) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8000G (14) |
12 | Generation | 6 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-11600K | Predecessor | -- |
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 PRO 8700G has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
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 | 4.20 GHz (5.10 GHz) 8x Zen 4 |
2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD Ryzen™ AI (XDNA) @ 16 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The 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 | AMD Radeon 780M |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.90 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 3 |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 4 |
32 | Compute units | 12 |
256 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | AMD Radeon 780M |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-12600K supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G can connect up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
9.50 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 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 PRO 8700G is 65 W. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
150 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12600K has a 29.50 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G cache has a total of 24.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
10 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
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 | Q2/2024 |
289 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
18,040 CB R23 MC @ 83 W |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600K
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
Unknown | Unknown |