We compare Intel`s Core i7-12700K with AMD`s Ryzen 7 5800X
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12th Gen Intel power Intel Core i7-12700K $420 at Amazon Pros DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support 125W TDP at stock Exceptional performance Hybrid core design (Power and Efficient) Down to 10nm Cons Costs more than Ryzen 7 Requires new motherboard No cooler included The 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K delivers better raw power and gaming performance compared to the Ryzen 7 5800X. It includes support for DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5.0, but it does require a new motherboard for the latest chipset. It also costs more alone than the Ryzen 7, but it`s the right choice for utmost speed. Proven performance AMD Ryzen 7 5800X $384 at Amazon Pros No new motherboard required Costs less than Core i7 PCIe 4.0 support 105W TDP at stock Excellent performance Cons No DDR5 or PCIe 5.0 support No cooler included The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X might not be quite as powerful as Intel`s Core i7-12700K, but it costs less and doesn`t require a completely new motherboard thanks to AM4 compatibility. There`s no...