Which is better, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-12600KF?

The Intel Core i5-12600KF wins in 3 out of 5 comparable specs against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X.

Ryzen 5 5600X vs Core i5-12600KF

AMD

Ryzen 5 5600X

Intel

Core i5-12600KF

Specifications

Spec	Ryzen 5 5600X	Core i5-12600KF
Performance
Total Cores	6	10+40%
Threads	12	16+25%
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.9 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.7 GHz
Cache
L3 Cache	32 MB+60%	20 MB
Platform
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
Architecture	Vermeer	Alder Lake
Max Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Power
TDP	65W+48%	125W
Features
Cooler Included	Yes	No
Integrated Graphics	None	None

Verdict

The Intel Core i5-12600KF wins in 3 out of 7 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is Total Cores (67% better). The Ryzen 5 5600X wins in 2 specs, with its biggest advantage in L3 Cache (60% better).

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Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i5-12600KF

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