Ryzen 5 7600X against Core i5-12600K
Core i5-12600K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 7600X leads in games by 10%.
- The Core i5-12600K has 19% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i5-12600K is 10% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 5 7600X typically costs $26 less.
- Per dollar, the Ryzen 5 7600X is the better buy: 36.2 points per $100 against 32.3.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core i5-12600K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 59 | 61 | 2 ptsright |
| Gaming | 67 | 61 | 6 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 36 | 43 | 7 ptsright |
| Single-core | 72 | 79 | 7 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 36.2 | 32.3 | 12%left |
| Typical price | $163 | $189 | $26left |
| Cores | 6 | 10 | 67%right |
| Threads | 12 | 16 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz | 8%left |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 150 W | 6%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i5-12600K | 61 vs 66 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i5-12600K | 55 vs 61 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 63 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X | 65 vs 62 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i5-12600K | 51 vs 56 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i5-12600K | 46 vs 52 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Core i5-12600K | 50 vs 56 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7600X | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 | Alder Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 10 / 16 |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 125 / 150 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $163 | $189 |