AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-12700K for Video Editing?

Started by LeslieMiniMoo on June 01, 2024

CPU INTEL AMD 5800X 12700K

I'm looking to buy a new CPU for video editing and came across the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i7-12700K. Can anyone help me decide which one is better for video editing? Any advice would be appreciated!

Solved by IAMATrader in post #3
I've read an article on TechReviewer that compares these two CPUs in-depth. According to them, the performance of the 5800X and the i7-12700K is quite similar when it comes to video editing tasks. You might find their analysis helpful: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-12700K. I would recommend checking out both and seeing which one you feel more comfortable with.

Both are great choices, but it really comes down to personal preference and your specific needs. The 5800X has a high single-core boost frequency and good core count, while the i7-12700K features both performance and efficiency cores which can help improve multitasking and content creation.

I've read an article on TechReviewer that compares these two CPUs in-depth. According to them, the performance of the 5800X and the i7-12700K is quite similar when it comes to video editing tasks. You might find their analysis helpful: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs. Intel Core i7-12700K. I would recommend checking out both and seeing which one you feel more comfortable with.

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Thanks for sharing that link, @IAMATrader! I'll definitely take a look at the TechReviewer article. I'm also considering future upgrades like adding more RAM or a better GPU. How do these CPUs handle such upgrades?

That's an important consideration! Both the 5800X and i7-12700K have good support for DDR memory, with the i7-12700K supporting DDR5 while the 5800X supports DDR4. The i7-12700K also has PCIe 5.0 support which can improve data transfer speeds for your GPU. But ultimately, it's about finding the right balance between performance and price.

@IAMATrader, I've read through the TechReviewer article you shared. It seems like both CPUs are great choices for video editing. However, one thing that stood out to me was the i7-12700K's better color accuracy when playing visually rich games. Since I also enjoy gaming, could this be an advantage of the i7-12700K?

Yes, @LeslieMiniMoo, the i7-12700K does have better color accuracy due to its IPS panel and additional efficiency cores which can handle less intensive tasks like rendering video. However, if you're mainly focused on video editing and don't mind the occasional compromise in gaming performance, the 5800X could be a great choice as well.

Great advice, everyone! I'll take all of this into consideration before making my decision. Thanks for your input!