AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs Intel Core i5-12600K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is 5% slower and 3% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12600K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i5-12600K
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PRICE£175.89£169.99
CPU MARK2631827604
VALUE150162
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP105W150W
EFFICIENCY251184
CORES8 x 3.00 GHz6 x 3.70 GHz
TURBO4.10 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS29703925
DATEQ1/2024Q4/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

NameCPU mark
Price
Intel Core i5-14400F
25776
£142.97
Intel Core i5-14400F
25776
£187.68
Intel Core i5-14400
25273
£170.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600K

NameCPU 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 7 5700X3D better than Intel Core i5-12600K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12600K by 8%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 26318. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 251. The Intel Core i5-12600K efficiency score is 184. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D leads by 27%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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