Valorant
1080p@360Hz·05:55 played
uncessor·15h ago
Public
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FPSAverage
328
FPS1% Low
29%/54°C
29%/62°C
32 GB
39%usage
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 5 3500X
The Core i7-12700K is much faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $239.59 more expensive!
Core i7-12700K60% Score
- Up to 50% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 2 years and 2 months newer
- Available for $339.59
Ryzen 5 3500X34% Score
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
AM4Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
MatisseDesktop
Segmenthelp
DesktopUHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core i7-12700K. It's 76% faster than the Ryzen 5 3500X on average across 100+ games, scoring 60/100 vs 34/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-12700K than Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
76% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core i7-12700K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-12700K worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 60/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-12700K and Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-12700K scores 60/100, Ryzen 5 3500X scores 34/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-12700K or Ryzen 5 3500X 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 i7-12700K or Ryzen 5 3500X?expand_more
The Core i7-12700K is the stronger pick at 60/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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