Ryzen 9 5900X against Core i7-12700K
Core i7-12700K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i7-12700K leads in games by 12%.
- The Core i7-12700K has 14% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i7-12700K is 19% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- Per dollar, the Core i7-12700K is the better buy: 29.7 points per $100 against 25.8.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 5900X | Core i7-12700K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 59 | 68 | 9 ptsright |
| Gaming | 59 | 66 | 7 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 50 | 57 | 7 ptsright |
| Single-core | 67 | 80 | 13 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 25.8 | 29.7 | 15%right |
| Typical price | $229 | $229 | level |
| Cores | 12 | 12 | level |
| Threads | 24 | 20 | 20%left |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz | 4%right |
| Turbo power | 142 W | 190 W | 34%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i7-12700K | 61 vs 72 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i7-12700K | 59 vs 68 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i7-12700K | 61 vs 69 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i7-12700K | 60 vs 68 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i7-12700K | 59 vs 67 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i7-12700K | 56 vs 65 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i7-12700K | 54 vs 63 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i7-12700K | 57 vs 66 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i7-12700K | 56 vs 65 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 5900X | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 3 | Alder Lake |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 12 / 24 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 105 / 142 W | 125 / 190 W |
| Memory | DDR4 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Typical price | $229 | $229 |