Processor comparison
Intel Core i5-12600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Intel
Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel Socket 1700
3700 MHz
10 cores
Nov 2021
DESKTOP
VS
AMD
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
AMD Socket AM4
3600 MHz
8 cores
Dec 2019
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i5-12600K134%
- AMD Ryzen 7 3700X100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-12600K134%
- AMD Ryzen 7 3700X100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-12600K
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 34% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X.
- Around 34% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- 60 watts lower power draw.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i5-12600K
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i5-12600K
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| AVX-512 | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| SHA | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| TXT | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| ABM | | |
| ADX | | |
| RdRand | | |
| TBT 2.0 | | |
| TBT 3.0 | | |
| SSE4A | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| AES | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| EVP | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| SMAP | | |
| SMEP | | |
| SMT | | |
| Precision Boost 2 | | |
| XFR 2 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel Adler Lake | AMD Zen 2 |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 MHz
Dual-channel | DDR4 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Zen 2 |
| Release Date | Nov 2021 | Dec 2019 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|
| Cores | 10 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| E-Cores | 4 | none |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 96K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 9.5MB (shared) | 512K (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 20MB (shared) | 32MB |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | unknown |
| Package | FC-LGA1700 | |
| Die Size | unknown | unknown |
| Process | 10 nm | 7 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3700 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4900 MHz | 4400 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| E-Core Frequency | 2800 MHz | - |
| E-Core Turbo Clock | 3600 MHz | - |
| Voltage | N/A | variable |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-12600K5880 points
- AMD Ryzen 7 3700X4928 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-12600K49728 points
- AMD Ryzen 7 3700X39352 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-12600K (simulated)267.62
- AMD Ryzen 7 3700X199
points - higher is better