AMD Ryzen 5 5600X vs Intel Core i7-12700K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and Intel Core i7-12700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 57% slower and 152% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
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PRICE$134.85$339.59
CPU MARK2191634397
VALUE163101
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP65W190W
EFFICIENCY337181
CORES6 x 3.70 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS33604012
DATEQ4/2020Q4/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700K

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

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

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-12700K by 38%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 21916. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 337. The Intel Core i7-12700K efficiency score is 181. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 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.