Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs i7-12700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
21.59
+32.5%
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.29

Core i7-12700KF outperforms Ryzen 5 7600X3D by a substantial 33% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking247410
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation44.0539.71
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency16.3423.70
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date4 November 2021 (3 years ago)30 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700KF has 11% better value for money than Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads2012
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 4.0no data
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm
Die size215.25 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data11,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700AM5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.805 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-12700KF 21.59
+32.5%
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 16.29

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-12700KF 34292
+32.5%
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 25882

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.59 16.29
Recency 4 November 2021 30 August 2024
Physical cores 12 6
Threads 20 12
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i7-12700KF has a 32.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads.

Ryzen 5 7600X3D, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-12700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 5 7600X3D in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 5 7600X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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