Core i7-4712MQ vs Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-4712MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd37 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Ryzen 5 5600X

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4712MQ

4 / 8

5,315

0.0%

21,845

+311.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core i7-4712MQ is positioned at rank #996 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4712MQ

#984

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2087%

#985

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2056%

#986

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1888%

#987

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1879%

#988

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1862%

#990

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1798%

#991

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1724%

#992

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1721%

#993

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1675%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

100%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

100%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

99%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600X

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

116%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

114%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

113%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

112%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

112%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

110%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

110%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

108%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

108%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

108%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

107%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

104%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

102%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

101%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

100%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

100%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

100%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

99%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

99%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

99%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

98%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

98%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

97%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

97%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

97%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

96%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

96%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

96%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

96%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

96%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 5600X (2020) utilizes 7 nm, 12 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4712MQ	Ryzen 5 5600X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($60)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4712MQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4712MQ	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+83%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($60)	⚠️ Higher cost ($135)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-4712MQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4712MQ and Ryzen 5 5600X

Core i7-4712MQ

The Core i7-4712MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,315 points. Launch price was $378.

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i7-4712MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600X has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4712MQ versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600X — a 32.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600X (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-4712MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4712MQ scores 5,315 against the Ryzen 5 5600X's 21,845 — a 121.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600X. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4712MQ vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 5 5600X.

Feature	Core i7-4712MQ	Ryzen 5 5600X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4.6 GHz+39%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3.7 GHz+61%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	32 MB+300%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	7 nm, 12 nm-68%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	5,315	21,845+311%

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4712MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4712MQ	Ryzen 5 5600X
Socket	PGA946	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	24

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4712MQ) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600X). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600X targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i7-4712MQ	Ryzen 5 5600X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

💰

Value Analysis

The Core i7-4712MQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($60 vs $135), the Core i7-4712MQ is $75 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4712MQ delivers 88.6 pts/$ vs 161.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600X — making the Ryzen 5 5600X the 58.5% better value option.