Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 5 7400F
The Core i5-12600K is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i5-12600K is 3% faster (62 vs 60).
- Cores: Core i5-12600K has 10 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Core i5-12600K 125 W, Ryzen 5 7400F 65 W; the Ryzen 5 7400F delivers 86% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 5 7400F is 4 years newer (2025 vs 2021).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i5-12600K | Ryzen 5 7400F |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 62 | 60 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 12th Gen | AMD Ryzen 7000 |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Cores | 10 | 6 |
| Threads | 16 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |