AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i5-12600K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is 1% faster and 24% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12600K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £225 | £169.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 27892 | 27604 |
| VALUE | 124 | 162 |
| SOCKET | AM4 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 105W | 150W |
| EFFICIENCY | 266 | 184 |
| CORES | 8 x 3.80 GHz | 6 x 3.70 GHz |
| TURBO | 4.70 GHz | 4.90 GHz |
| THREADS | 3445 | 3925 |
| DATE | Q4/2020 | Q4/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
| 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 7 5800X better than Intel Core i5-12600K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12600K by 31%.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 27892. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 266. The Intel Core i5-12600K efficiency score is 184. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X leads by 31%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.