AMD Ryzen 7 5700 vs Intel Core i5-12500

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Core i5-12500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is 18% faster and 15% cheaper than Intel Core i5-12500.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 5700
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PRICE£142.92£163.97
CPU MARK2430419880
VALUE170121
SOCKETAM4LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY374306
CORES8 x 3.70 GHz6 x 3.00 GHz
TURBO4.60 GHz4.60 GHz
THREADS32953665
DATEQ3/2022Q1/2022

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 5700

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12500

NameCPU 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 7 5700 better than Intel Core i5-12500?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-12500 by 29%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 24304. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 374. The Intel Core i5-12500 efficiency score is 306. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 leads by 18%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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