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Processor

Intel Core i7-12700K vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Compared by performance index, specifications and load profile. The per-parameter difference comes first; the index follows.

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Verdict

Intel Core i7-12700K is 36% faster on the performance index.

The gap is decisive — these are different classes.

Intel Core i7-12700K leads on 4 parameters, AMD Ryzen 5 5500 on 1.

Specification source: A — Intel; B — AMD. Specifications verified on 2026-07-27

Key differences

Intel Core i7-12700K

Strengths

  • Cores and threads
  • Platform freshness
  • Gaming performance

Trade-offs

  • Power efficiency

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

Strengths

  • Power efficiency

Trade-offs

  • Cores and threads
  • Platform freshness
  • Gaming performance

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    124
    86

  • Cores and threads

    12/20
    6/12

  • Power efficiency

    125 W
    65 W

  • Platform freshness

    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5
    AM4 · DDR4

  • L3 cache

    25 MB
    16 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
Intel Core i7-12700KAMD Ryzen 5 5500

Specifications side by side

Side AIntel Core i7-12700KSide BAMD Ryzen 5 5500
Performance index124better86
Cores / threads12/20better6/12
Base clock3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock5.0 GHzbetter4.2 GHz
L3 cache25 MBbetter16 MB
Power draw (TDP)125 W65 Wbetter
SocketLGA1700AM4
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Process nodeIntel 7TSMC 7 nm
ReleasedQ4 2021Q2 2022

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