Intel Core i7-12700F vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

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Intel Core i7-12700F or Intel Core i7-12700F – 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 i7-12700F features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 12000 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
12 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-12700F Name AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-12700F has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 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 5800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
20 Threads 16
1.6 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 8x
12 CPU Cores 8
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
8x Golden Cove Cores A None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.1 GHz A-Core Frequency None
4.9 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
No Overclocking Yes
4x Gracemont Cores B None
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
None None 4.7 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-12700F does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- 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.
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-- 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 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 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 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
180 W TDP (PL2) None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-12700F 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 25.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2022 Release date Q4/2020
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
314 $ Release price 449 $
Alder Lake S Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
25.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 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 --
LGA 1700 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
12.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
31146
31146
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
28084
28084

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
21568
21568
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
15228
15228

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
12448
12448
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
10940
10940

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
11650
11650
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
11465
11465

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
7405
7405
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
6554
6554

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
2497
2497
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
2136
2136

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1862
1862
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1619
1619

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1728
1728
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1712
1712

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
284
284
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
225
225

Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in leaderboards