AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs Intel Core i5-12600KF
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Core i5-12600KF processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- CPU is newer: launch date 10 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 8% higher clock speed: 5.3 GHz vs 4.90 GHz
- Around 78% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4145 vs 3934
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 28473 vs 27909
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 27 Sep 2022 vs 4 Nov 2021 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Maximum frequency | 5.3 GHz vs 4.90 GHz |
L3 cache | 32 MB vs 18 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 4145 vs 3934 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 28473 vs 27909 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Around 25% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 14% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 7968 vs 6960
Specifications (specs) | |
L2 cache | 7.5 MB vs 6 MB |
Benchmarks | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 7968 vs 6960 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-12600KF
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 4145 | 3934 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 28473 | 27909 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6960 | 7968 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | Intel Core i5-12600KF | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zen 4 | Alder Lake |
Launch date | 27 Sep 2022 | 4 Nov 2021 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $299 | $264 - $274 |
OPN Tray | 100-000000593 | |
Place in performance rating | 334 | 342 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Processor Number | i5-12600KF | |
Series | 12th Generation Intel Core i5 Processors | |
Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 4.7 GHz | |
Die size | 71 mm² | |
L1 cache | 384 KB | 384 KB |
L2 cache | 6 MB | 7.5 MB |
L3 cache | 32 MB | 18 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm | Intel 7 |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 61 °C | |
Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | 100°C |
Maximum frequency | 5.3 GHz | 4.90 GHz |
Number of cores | 6 | |
Number of threads | 12 | |
Transistor count | 6570 million | |
Unlocked | ||
64 bit support | ||
Memory |
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ECC memory support | ||
Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Supported memory types | DDR5-5200 | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | AM5 | FCLGA1700 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 105 Watt | |
Package Size | 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm | |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2020A | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 24 | 20 |
PCI Express revision | 5.0 | 5.0 and 4.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | ||
Speed Shift technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | ||
Secure Boot |