Intel Core i5-12600KF vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700G

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-12600KF or Intel Core i5-12600KF – 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 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.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000G
12 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-12600KF Name AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
16 Threads 16
2.8 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 8x
10 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
6x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.7 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
Yes Overclocking Yes
4x Gracemont Cores B None
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.6 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
None None 4.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-12600KF does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 512
-- Release date Q1/2020
-- Technology 7 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 8
-- GPU frequency 2.0 GHz
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 76.8 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 64.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 65 W watts.
150 W TDP (PL2) None
None TDP down 45 W
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-12600KF is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q4/2021 Release date Q2/2021
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
264 $ Release price --
Alder Lake S Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
20.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 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)
BX8071512600KF Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
9.5 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
27830
27830
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
24667
24667

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
17660
17660
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
14075
14075

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
11991
11991
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8947
8947

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
11912
11912
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
10097
10097

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
11742
11742
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9844
9844

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
6702
6702
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5517
5517

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
6288
6288
Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
5589
5589

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
2596
2596
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2307
2307

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
2472
2472
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1977
1977

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1918
1918
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1517
1517

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
1854
1854
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1595
1595

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
741
741
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
588
588

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
274
274
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
250
250

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i5-12600KF
10C 16T @ 3.7 GHz
249
249
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
223
223