AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs Intel Core i5-12600K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 3% faster and 10% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12600K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £188.97 | £169.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 28375 | 27604 |
| VALUE | 150 | 162 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 105W | 150W |
| EFFICIENCY | 270 | 184 |
| CORES | 6 x 4.70 GHz | 6 x 3.70 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.30 GHz | 4.90 GHz |
| THREADS | 4135 | 3925 |
| DATE | Q3/2022 | Q4/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-12600K | 27604 | £169.99 | |
| Intel Core i5-12600K | 27604 | £168.68 | |
| Intel Core i5-12600KF | 27583 | £174.12 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 27892 | £225 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 28310 | £419.02 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | 28375 | £188.97 |
Is AMD Ryzen 5 7600X better than Intel Core i5-12600K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12600K by 8%.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 28375. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 270. The Intel Core i5-12600K efficiency score is 184. So, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leads by 32%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.