Intel Core i5-12600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Our index puts the Intel Core i5-12600K roughly 12% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. This is an estimate for ranking, not a measured benchmark, and the gap varies considerably by title and by resolution.
| Specification | Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Generation | 12th Gen (Alder Lake) | Zen 4 |
| Multi-thread index | 140 (better) | 125 |
| Single-thread index | 112 | 120 (better) |
| Cores | 10 (better) | 6 |
| Threads | 16 (better) | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz (better) |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.3 GHz (better) |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| TDP | 125 W | 105 W (better) |
| Release year | 2021 | 2022 (better) |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the stronger figure for that row only — for power draw and PSU requirement, lower is treated as better. Performance indexes are CanMyPcPlay estimates; read how they are derived.
Which should you pick?
- Games follow single-thread. For gaming, the single-thread index matters more than core count.
- Creative work follows multi-thread. Rendering, compiling and encoding scale with cores.
- Sockets differ. Moving between platforms usually means a new motherboard and often new memory.