Ryzen 5 7600X3D against Core i7-12700K
Core i7-12700K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 5 7600X3D leads in games by 23%.
- The Core i7-12700K has 68% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i7-12700K is 10% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i7-12700K typically costs $11 less.
- Per dollar, the Core i7-12700K is the better buy: 29.7 points per $100 against 27.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 5 7600X3D | Core i7-12700K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 65 | 68 | 3 ptsright |
| Gaming | 81 | 66 | 15 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 34 | 57 | 23 ptsright |
| Single-core | 73 | 80 | 7 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 27.1 | 29.7 | 10%right |
| Typical price | $240 | $229 | $11right |
| Cores | 6 | 12 | 100%right |
| Threads | 12 | 20 | 67%right |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz | 6%right |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 190 W | 116%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i7-12700K | 62 vs 72 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i7-12700K | 56 vs 68 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X3D | 74 vs 69 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X3D | 75 vs 68 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 5 7600X3D | 75 vs 67 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i7-12700K | 53 vs 65 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i7-12700K | 47 vs 63 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i7-12700K | 63 vs 66 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i7-12700K | 50 vs 65 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 5 7600X3D | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 4 X3D | Alder Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 12 / 20 |
| Base clock | 4.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 125 / 190 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $240 | $229 |