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Intel Core i5-12600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i5-12600KBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 5800X

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APart A

Intel

Core i5-12600K

  • Blender render score 227 samples/min
  • Cores 10
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Blender render score 225 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i5-12600K is 1% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i5-12600K227

Median of 8 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X225

Median of 40 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A45%Fair
B43%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A62%Good
B38%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-12600K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A55%Good
B38%Fair

Better pick: Core i5-12600K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A41%Fair
B40%Fair

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i5-12600K comes out ahead

It wins 4 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i5-12600K

51/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X

40/100

AIntel Core i5-12600K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Cores 10 vs 8 (25% higher)
  • Max boost clock 4.9 GHz vs 4.7 GHz (4% higher)
  • Blender render score 227 samples/min vs 225 samples/min (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • L3 cache 20 MB vs 32 MB (38% lower)
  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 105 W (19% higher)
  • Base clock 3.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz (3% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Advantages

  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 20 MB (60% higher)
  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 125 W (16% lower)
  • Base clock 3.8 GHz vs 3.7 GHz (3% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Cores 8 vs 10 (20% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.7 GHz vs 4.9 GHz (4% lower)
  • Blender render score 225 samples/min vs 227 samples/min (1% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i5-12600KBAMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.227 samples/min Better +1%225 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.840
Cores & clocks
Cores10 Better +25%8
Efficiency (E) cores4—
Threads1616
Base clock3.7 GHz3.8 GHz Better +3%
Max boost clock4.9 GHz Better +4%4.7 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache20 MB32 MB Better +60%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power125 W105 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureAlder LakeZen 3
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20212020
Launch price$289$449

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Intel Core i5-12600K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i5-12600K and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-12600K posts a median render score of 227 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 8 and 40 community submissions.

Intel Core i5-12600K: 10 cores, 16 threads, 4.9 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2021, launched at $289. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.7 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2020, launched at $449.

Our overall scores are 51 for Core i5-12600K and 40 for Ryzen 7 5800X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Core i5-12600K; for daily use: Core i5-12600K; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 7 5800X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i5-12600K or the Ryzen 7 5800X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i5-12600K posts a median render score of 227 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, making it 1% faster. The medians are based on 8 and 40 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i5-12600K or the Ryzen 7 5800X?

The Intel Core i5-12600K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X at 105 W, so the Ryzen 7 5800X draws 19% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i5-12600K and the Ryzen 7 5800X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i5-12600K launched at $289 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X at $449. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i5-12600K or the Ryzen 7 5800X better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (45 and 43 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.