Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF has 12 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-12700KF 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 i7 (293) | 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 i7-11700KF | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 7 3800X |
Intel Core i7-13700KF | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-12700KF is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
12 | Cores | 8 |
20 | Threads | 16 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz (5.00 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.80 GHz (4.70 GHz) |
2.70 GHz (3.80 GHz) 4x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-12700KF 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 i7-12700KF | 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 |
No | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 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 i7-12700KF has a TDP of 125 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is 105 W. |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
190 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-12700KF has a 37.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X cache has a total of 36.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | 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 |
384 $ | Release price | 449 $ |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
12C 20T @ 4.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-12700KF
3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
15,228 CB R23 MC @ 119 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-12700KF | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
Unknown | Unknown |