AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i5-12500
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i5-12500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is 29% faster and 27% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12500.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £225 | £163.97 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 27892 | 19880 |
| VALUE | 124 | 121 |
| SOCKET | AM4 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 105W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 266 | 306 |
| CORES | 8 x 3.80 GHz | 6 x 3.00 GHz |
| TURBO | 4.70 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
| THREADS | 3445 | 3665 |
| DATE | Q4/2020 | Q1/2022 |
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 i5-12500
| 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 7 5800X better than Intel Core i5-12500?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-12500 by 2%.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is less 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 i5-12500 efficiency score is 306. So, the Intel Core i5-12500 leads by 15%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.