Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (66 vs 66).
- Cores: Core i7-12700K has 12 vs 8.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-12700K 125 W, Ryzen 7 5800X3D 105 W; the Ryzen 7 5800X3D delivers 19% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 1 year newer (2022 vs 2021).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-12700K | Ryzen 7 5800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 66 | 66 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 12th Gen | AMD Ryzen 5000 |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Cores | 12 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |