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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K

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

Verdict

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 12% faster on the performance index.

The gap is noticeable but not decisive.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D leads on 3 parameters, Intel Core i7-12700K on 2.

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

Difference per parameter

  • Gaming performance

    140
    124

  • Cores and threads

    8/16
    12/20

  • Power efficiency

    105 W
    125 W

  • Platform freshness

    AM4 · DDR4
    LGA1700 · DDR4/DDR5

  • L3 cache

    96 MB
    25 MB

Profile of both sides

Gaming performanceCores and threadsPower efficiencyPlatform freshnessL3 cache
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3DIntel Core i7-12700K

Specifications side by side

Side AAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3DSide BIntel Core i7-12700K
Performance index140better124
Cores / threads8/1612/20better
Base clock3.4 GHz3.6 GHzbetter
Boost clock4.5 GHz5.0 GHzbetter
L3 cache96 MBbetter25 MB
Power draw (TDP)105 Wbetter125 W
SocketAM4LGA1700
Memory supportDDR4DDR4 / DDR5
Integrated graphicsNoYes
Process nodeTSMC 7 nmIntel 7
ReleasedQ2 2022Q4 2021

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