AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs Intel Core i5-12500
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Core i5-12500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 30% faster and 13% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12500.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £188.97 | £163.97 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 28375 | 19880 |
| VALUE | 150 | 121 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 105W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 270 | 306 |
| CORES | 6 x 4.70 GHz | 6 x 3.00 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.30 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
| THREADS | 4135 | 3665 |
| DATE | Q3/2022 | Q1/2022 |
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 i5-12500
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | 20324 | £108.97 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | 21598 | £129.98 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | 16091 | £59.98 |
Is AMD Ryzen 5 7600X better than Intel Core i5-12500?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-12500 by 19%.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is less 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 i5-12500 efficiency score is 306. So, the Intel Core i5-12500 leads by 13%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.