Intel Core i7-12700F | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-12700F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 - 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 i7-12700F has 12 cores with 20 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 i7-12700F was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 was released in Q2/2022. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (84) |
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 i7-11700F | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 4600H |
Intel Core i7-13700F | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-12700F is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.10 GHz (4.90 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz) |
1.60 GHz (3.60 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-12700F supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
25.00 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 i7-12700F has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is 65 W. |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
180 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12700F has a 37.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 cache has a total of 35.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
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 |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
314 $ | Release price | 199 $ |
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Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700F | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
Unknown | Unknown |