AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs Intel Core i5-12600KF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM5 (LGA 1718) socket.
The Intel Core i5-12600KF features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2021 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12600KF, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Name Intel Core i5-12600KF
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i5
6 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 7000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 4.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-12600KF has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.7 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4.9 GHz
None None 2.8 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 6x Golden Cove
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
4.7 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.6 GHz
12 Threads 16
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 10
6x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X uses the AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-12600KF does not have integrated graphics.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2022 Release date --
12 Direct X --
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) GPU name
5 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
2 Execution units --
9 Generation --
2.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
83.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR5-5200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
142 W TDP (PL2) 150 W
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-12600KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Q4/2022 Release date Q4/2021
100-100000593WOF Part Number BX8071512600KF
6.0 MB L2-Cache 9.5 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Raphael (Zen 4) Architecture Alder Lake S
5 nm Technology 10 nm
AM5 (LGA 1718) Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
299 $ Release price 264 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
28953
28953
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
27830
27830

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
17660
17660
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
15315
15315

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
12714
12714
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
11991
11991

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
11912
11912
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
11874
11874

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
11742
11742
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
11329
11329

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
6702
6702
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
5989
5989

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
2846
2846
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
2472
2472

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
2596
2596
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
2510
2510

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
2197
2197
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1854
1854

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
1976
1976
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1918
1918

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
759
759
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
741
741

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
313
313
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
274
274

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
249
249
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
6C 12T @ 4.7 GHz
235
235