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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-12700KF vs Ryzen 5 8500G

The Core i7-12700KF is same performance as the Ryzen 5 8500G on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $193.88 more expensive!

  • Up to 115% more expensive$333.88 vs $140.00
  • Is 2 years and 3 months newer
  • Up to 115% cheaper$140.00 vs $333.88
  • Up to 115% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Scorehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G ranks 7 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-12700KF has 6 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-12700KF has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-12700KF has 9 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-12700KF has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp
TDPhelp

Ryzen 5 8500G draws 60W less power.

Pricehelp

Ryzen 5 8500G is $193.88 cheaper.

LGA1700
Sockethelp
AM5
Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Phoenix2
Desktop
Segmenthelp
Mobile
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
Radeon 740M
3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
5200 MHz (DDR5)
Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-12700KF or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-12700KF or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-12700KF scores 60/100, Ryzen 5 8500G scores 67/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-12700KF or Ryzen 5 8500G bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-12700KF or Ryzen 5 8500G?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.

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