Intel Core i5-12600KF | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-12600KF or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X - 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 i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF was released in Q4/2021. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X was released in Q2/2022. |
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Intel Core i5 (328) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (63) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
12 | Generation | 4 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-11600KF | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
Intel Core i5-13600KF | Successor | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12600KF is 3.70 GHz (4.90 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is at 3.40 GHz (4.60 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
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 | 3.40 GHz (4.60 GHz) |
2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-12600KF can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
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 |
No | 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 thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-12600KF is 125 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
150 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12600KF is manufactured in 10 nm and has 29.50 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
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 | Q2/2022 |
264 $ | Release price | 299 $ |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
17,660 CB R23 MC @ 115 W |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
14,230 CB R23 MC @ 92 W |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600KF | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
Unknown | Unknown |