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Intel Core i7-12700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

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 i7-12700KBCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-12700K

  • Blender render score 301 samples/min
  • Cores 12
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 5700X

  • Blender render score 225 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 4.6 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 i7-12700K is 34% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-12700K301

Median of 19 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X225

Median of 112 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

A51%Fair
B41%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-12700K · Max boost clock: 5.0 GHz vs 4.6 GHz

Office Work

A65%Good
B42%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-12700K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Daily Use

A59%Good
B41%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-12700K · Integrated graphics: Yes vs No

Content Creation

A49%Fair
B40%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-12700K · Blender render score: 301 samples/min vs 225 samples/min

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-12700K comes out ahead

It wins 6 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i7-12700K

56/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

41/100

AIntel Core i7-12700K

Advantages

  • Integrated graphics Yes vs No
  • Cores 12 vs 8 (50% higher)
  • Blender render score 301 samples/min vs 225 samples/min (34% higher)
  • Threads 20 vs 16 (25% higher)
  • Max boost clock 5.0 GHz vs 4.6 GHz (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 125 W vs 65 W (92% higher)
  • L3 cache 25 MB vs 32 MB (22% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Advantages

  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 125 W (48% lower)
  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 25 MB (28% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Integrated graphics No vs Yes
  • Cores 8 vs 12 (33% lower)
  • Blender render score 225 samples/min vs 301 samples/min (25% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 20 (20% lower)
  • Max boost clock 4.6 GHz vs 5.0 GHz (8% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-12700KBAMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.301 samples/min Better +34%225 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.19112
Cores & clocks
Cores12 Better +50%8
Efficiency (E) cores4—
Threads20 Better +25%16
Base clock3.6 GHz Better +6%3.4 GHz
Max boost clock5.0 GHz Better +9%4.6 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache25 MB32 MB Better +28%
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Power
TDP / base power125 W65 W Better
Features
Integrated graphicsYes BetterNo
Platform
ArchitectureAlder LakeZen 3
SocketLGA1700AM4
Manufacturing processIntel 77 nm
Release year20212022
Launch price$409$299

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Intel Core i7-12700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-12700K and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-12700K posts a median render score of 301 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, making it 34% faster. The medians are based on 19 and 112 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-12700K: 12 cores, 20 threads, 5.0 GHz max boost clock, 125 W tdp / base power, released in 2021, launched at $409. AMD Ryzen 7 5700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.6 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 56 for Core i7-12700K and 41 for Ryzen 7 5700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i7-12700K; for office work: Core i7-12700K; for daily use: Core i7-12700K; for content creation: Core i7-12700K. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 5700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-12700K or the Ryzen 7 5700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-12700K posts a median render score of 301 against 225 for AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, making it 34% faster. The medians are based on 19 and 112 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Core i7-12700K or the Ryzen 7 5700X?

The Intel Core i7-12700K is rated at 125 W and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at 65 W, so the Ryzen 7 5700X draws 92% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i7-12700K and the Ryzen 7 5700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-12700K launched at $409 and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-12700K or the Ryzen 7 5700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i7-12700K (51 vs 41 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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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.