AMD Ryzen 7 5700X vs Intel Core i7-12700F

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i7-12700F features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-12700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Name Intel Core i7-12700F
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i7
4 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 5000 Group Intel Core i 12000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-12700F has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.1 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 4.9 GHz
None None 1.6 GHz
None None 2.1 GHz
None None 4x Gracemont
None None 8x Golden Cove
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.4 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.6 GHz
16 Threads 20
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 12
8x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-12700F does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 180 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-12700F is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L2-Cache 12.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Alder Lake S
7 nm Technology 10 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
299 $ Release price 314 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32.0 MB L3-Cache 25.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
31146
31146
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
26815
26815

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
21568
21568
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
13802
13802

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
12448
12448
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
10745
10745

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
11650
11650
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
11420
11420

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
2497
2497
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
2180
2180

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1862
1862
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1532
1532

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1720
1720
Intel Core i7-12700F
12C 20T @ 2.1 GHz
1712
1712

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i7-12700F in leaderboards