Intel Core i7-12700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Our index puts the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X roughly 24% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700K. This is an estimate for ranking, not a measured benchmark, and the gap varies considerably by title and by resolution.
| Specification | Intel Core i7-12700K | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Generation | 12th Gen (Alder Lake) | Zen 3 |
| Multi-thread index | 170 | 210 (better) |
| Single-thread index | 112 (better) | 108 |
| Cores | 12 | 16 (better) |
| Threads | 20 | 32 (better) |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz (better) | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.0 GHz (better) | 4.9 GHz |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| TDP | 125 W | 105 W (better) |
| Release year | 2021 (better) | 2020 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
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.