AMD Ryzen 7 7700 vs Intel Core i5-12500
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Core i5-12500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is 42% faster and 36% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12500.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £256.64 | £163.97 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 34472 | 19880 |
| VALUE | 134 | 121 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 530 | 306 |
| CORES | 8 x 3.80 GHz | 6 x 3.00 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.30 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
| THREADS | 4063 | 3665 |
| DATE | Q1/2023 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 7700
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-12700K | 34397 | £184.26 | |
| Intel Core i7-12700KF | 34096 | £196.48 | |
| Intel Core i9-12900 | 33610 | £413.69 |
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 7700 better than Intel Core i5-12500?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-12500 by 10%.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 34472. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 530. The Intel Core i5-12500 efficiency score is 306. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 leads by 42%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.