AMD Ryzen 5 5600 vs Intel Core i7-12700KF

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Core i7-12700KF CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is 58% slower and 125% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700KF.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600
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PRICE$116.98$263.48
CPU MARK2154034096
VALUE184129
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP65W190W
EFFICIENCY331179
CORES6 x 3.50 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.40 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS32563985
DATEQ2/2022Q4/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5600

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
$369.99
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
$329.99
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
35671
$234.2

Is AMD Ryzen 5 5600 better than Intel Core i7-12700KF?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-12700KF by 30%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 21540. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 331. The Intel Core i7-12700KF efficiency score is 179. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 leads by 46%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.