AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core i7-12700KF Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-12700KF wins every single head-to-head benchmark against the AMD Ryzen 5 150. Out of 11 compared tests, the Intel part claims 11 victories, with the AMD processor failing to take a single one. The margin is not uniform, however, and the spread reveals where the Intel architecture dominates most decisively.

The largest advantage appears in floating-point math. The i7-12700KF scores 87,449 against the Ryzen 5 150's 35,118, a delta of 149%. This is the single biggest percentage gap in the entire comparison. Prime number finding is almost as lopsided: Intel scores 112 versus AMD's 47, a 138.3% advantage. These two tests point to raw computational throughput where the Intel part's higher core count and boost clock provide a massive edge.

Physics simulation shows a similarly large gap. Intel scores 1,780 against AMD's 806, a 120.8% lead. Data compression follows at 109.2% (441,960 versus 211,289), and random string sorting is close behind at 101.7% (45,150 versus 22,382). These workloads are heavily multithreaded, and the i7-12700KF's 12 cores and 20 threads simply overwhelm the Ryzen 5 150's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Multithread performance overall shows Intel ahead by 94.9%, scoring 34,092 versus 17,492. Extended instruction throughput is 95.2% higher for Intel (28,650 versus 14,675). Integer math is 82.7% ahead (113,521 versus 62,151), and data encryption shows a 72.7% lead (23,181 versus 13,425).

The narrowest gap, though still a clear Intel win, is in single-thread performance. The i7-12700KF scores 3,984 against the Ryzen 5 150's 3,155, a 26.3% advantage. This is the least impressive win for Intel, but it still demonstrates that the Alder Lake architecture holds a meaningful single-core edge over the Zen 3+ design. The consistent pattern across every test, from lightly threaded to heavily threaded workloads, indicates that the Intel part is not just stronger in parallel tasks but also in the per-core performance that underpins everyday responsiveness.

Average benchmark scores tell the same story. The i7-12700KF posts an average benchmark score of 35,365, while the Ryzen 5 150 averages 34,881. The overall percentile rankings are close: Intel sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, AMD in the 84th. Despite the near-identical average scores, the head-to-head results show that the Ryzen 5 150's strengths, if any, do not manifest in the tests recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The data splits clearly by workload category, though one-sidedly. The Intel Core i7-12700KF wins every category where a comparison exists. There are no benchmark wins recorded for the AMD Ryzen 5 150 in the head-to-head set.

For multithreaded productivity tasks, the i7-12700KF is the clear choice. Data compression, integer math, floating-point math, and random string sorting are all areas where Intel leads by margins between 82.7% and 149%. These workloads benefit directly from the 12-core, 20-thread configuration and the 25 MB shared L3 cache.

For physics simulation and encryption, Intel's lead is similarly decisive. Physics scores 120.8% higher, encryption 72.7% higher. These are workloads that respond to both core count and memory subsystem efficiency, and the Alder Lake design with its 1.25 MB L2 cache per core appears to handle them well.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the i7-12700KF still wins, but the margin narrows to 26.3%. The Ryzen 5 150's 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.55 GHz boost clock are respectable, but the Intel part's 3.60 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, combined with its higher per-core cache, keep it ahead. The AMD processor does not win any single-thread test, but its relative competitiveness here suggests it is not far behind in lightly threaded scenarios.

Interpreting the data for use cases: content creators and developers running heavily threaded builds should pick the i7-12700KF without hesitation. The 149% lead in floating-point math and 138.3% lead in prime number finding are massive. Even for general desktop use, where single-thread performance matters most, Intel retains a comfortable 26.3% edge.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150, despite its 6 nm process node from TSMC and its lower 35 W TDP, does not translate those advantages into benchmark wins in this dataset. Mobile users, given the FP7 socket and integrated Radeon graphics, will find it competitive in single-threaded tasks but far behind in everything else.

The Verdict

The verdict follows directly from the numbers. The Intel Core i7-12700KF should be picked by anyone who needs maximum multithreaded throughput, physics simulation, encryption, data compression, or floating-point intensive work. The data shows a 94.9% lead in multithread performance and a 149% lead in floating-point math. There is no test where the AMD Ryzen 5 150 comes out ahead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 should be considered only by users who prioritize the mobile form factor. Its AMD Socket FP7, 35 W TDP, and integrated Radeon 660M graphics indicate a low-power mobile part, and its 6 nm process node from TSMC suggests efficiency. But in raw performance, the recorded benchmarks show it trailing the i7-12700KF by margins from 26.3% to 149%. The average benchmark score difference is small (35,365 versus 34,881), and the percentile rankings are nearly identical (85 versus 84), but the head-to-head data is not close.

For desktop users, the i7-12700KF is the only rational choice based on this data. Its 12 cores, 20 threads, and 5.00 GHz boost clock deliver results that the Ryzen 5 150 cannot match. For users locked into the AMD mobile platform, the Ryzen 5 150 offers efficiency benefits that the Intel desktop part cannot provide, but performance is not among them. The data shows Intel winning 11 out of 11 benchmarks, and no reasonable interpretation of the numbers favors AMD in a head-to-head comparison on the tests recorded.

The i7-12700KF's nearest rival in the database, the Intel Core i7-13700T, has an average score of 35,403, which is 0.1% higher than the 35,365 of the i7-12700KF. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35,428, 0.2% higher than the i7-12700KF. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35,305, 0.2% higher than the i7-12700KF. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35,287, 0.2% lower than the i7-12700KF. The Ryzen 5 150's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34,890, the Intel Core 7 253PTE at 34,962, the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34,988, and the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35,003. These surrounding scores contextualize the two parts as comparable in average performance, but the head-to-head tests reveal the i7-12700KF as the dominant force.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has 12 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The largest gap is in floating-point math. The i7-12700KF scores 87,449 versus the Ryzen 5 150's 35,118, a 149% advantage for Intel.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 150 win any benchmark in the comparison set?

A: No. Out of 11 head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core i7-12700KF wins 11 and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 wins 0.**

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The smallest gap is in single-thread performance. Intel scores 3,984 against AMD's 3,155, a 26.2% lead.**

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF averages 35,365 and sits in the 85th percentile for all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 averages 34,881 and sits in the 84th percentile.**

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two parts?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF has a TDP of 125 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 W.**

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-12700KF uses Intel Alder Lake architecture, specifically Alder Lake-S with a die size of 215 mm² die size. The AMD Ryzen 150 uses AMD's Zen 3+ architecture, codename Rembrandt-R, with a die size of 210 mm². The Intel part is built on a 10 nm process node, manufactured by Intel Foundry. The AMD part uses TSMC's 6 nm node. The Intel core i7 Alder Lake-S design has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core and a shared L3 cache of 25 MB. The Ryzen 5 150 has an L1 cache of 64 KB per core and L2 cache of 512 KB per core, plus 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part features integrated Radeon 660M graphics, where the Intel part has no integrated graphics. The i7-12700KF's multiplier is unlocked, whereas the Ryzen 5 150's multiplier is not. Both parts support PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, and both use dual-channel memory. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s. Both have ECC memory support as false. The AMD part has a process node of 6 nm and is manufactured by TSMC, while the Intel part is 10 nm and manufactured by Intel.

Specification Differences

The specification differences between the two processors are substantial. Core and thread counts differ: the Intel Core i7-12700KF has 12 cores and 20 threads, the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for the Intel part versus 3.30 GHz for the AMD part. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz versus 4.55 GHz. TDP is 125 W for Intel, 35 W for the AMD part. The socket differs, Intel Socket 25 MB versus AMD Socket FP7. The architectures are not the same generation with Intel Alder Lake against AMD Zen 3+. The process node is 10 nm versus 6 nm. Foundry is Intel Foundry.

Cache capacities differ L1 cache is 80 KB per core versus 64 KB per core, L2 cache 1.25 MB per core versus 512 KB per core, L3 cache 25 MB shared versus 16 MB. Memory support differs DDR4 DDR5 support for Intel and only DDR5 for AMD, memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s vs null. Integrated Graphics none versus Radeon 660M. Market segment is desktop for Intel and mobile for the AMD part. Release date for Intel is 2021-11-03T17:00:00.000Z, for AMD it is 2025-09-30T17:00:00.000Z. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384 and an unlocked multiplier, the AMD part has no launch MSRP and a locked multiplier. The part numbers are SRL4P for Intel and 100-000000990(FP7r2) for AMD. The Intel part has a percentile of 85 and an average benchmark score of 35,365, the AMD part has a percentile of 84 and an average of 34,881.