AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core i5-12490F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X – 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 7 5700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-12490F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-12490F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5000 Group Intel Core i 12000
4 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Name Intel Core i5-12490F
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-12490F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12490F is 3.0 GHz
16 Threads 12
8x Cores 6x Golden Cove
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-12490F does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 51.2 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
None TDP (PL2) 117 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured using a 7 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 i5-12490F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
7 nm Technology 10 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
299 $ Release price --
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Alder Lake S
32.0 MB L3-Cache 18.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1700
4.0 MB L2-Cache 7.5 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
26815
26815
Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
20002
20002

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
13802
13802
Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
12345
12345

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
11420
11420
Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
8686
8686

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
5330
5330
Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
4766
4766

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
1778
1778
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1720
1720

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
1729
1729
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1532
1532

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12490F
6C 12T @ 3.0 GHz
677
677
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
588
588

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12490F in leaderboards