AMD Ryzen 5 4500 vs Intel Core i7-12700

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and Intel Core i7-12700 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is 88% slower and 315% cheaper than Intel Core i7-12700.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 4500
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PRICE£59.98£248.97
CPU MARK1609130258
VALUE268122
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY248466
CORES6 x 3.60 GHz8 x 2.10 GHz
TURBO4.10 GHz4.90 GHz
THREADS25933863
DATEQ2/2022Q1/2022

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 4500

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

Is AMD Ryzen 5 4500 better than Intel Core i7-12700?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i7-12700 by 54%.


The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 16091. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 248. The Intel Core i7-12700 efficiency score is 466. So, the Intel Core i7-12700 leads by 88%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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