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Core i5-12500 vs Ryzen 7 5700X: which is better?

Core i5-12500 and Ryzen 7 5700X perform almost the same in games (1440p · high settings · RTX 4070). Core i5-12500 offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-12500

59%of the fastest CPU
≈ $128Part score 69/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 5700X

57%of the fastest CPU
≈ $220Part score 68/1003 players use it
Cheaper: Core i5-12500Value: Core i5-12500

Head to head

59%
Gaming performance
57%
69/100
Part score
68/100
194 FPS
Average FPS
194 FPS
≈ $128
Approx. price
≈ $220
100/100
Value for money
56/100

Specifications

Core i5-12500Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores68 / 16
Max boost4.6 GHz4.6 GHz
Power (TDP)65 W65 W
SocketLGA1700AM4
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsYesNo
Release year20222022
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-12500Ryzen 7 5700X
194average FPS
194average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 1440p · high settings · RTX 4070 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

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