The Core i5-12600K is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 5900. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 9 5900 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 5900
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 9 5900 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.16/FPS
100%
Ryzen 9 5900
Jan 12th, 2021
Average FPS
201
96%
Min 1% FPS
133
96%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 9 5900 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 9 5900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 9 5900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
83%
L3 Cache
20 MB
31%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 9 5900
Jan 12th, 2021
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
96%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 12th, 2021 |
| $289.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 10 | Cores | 12 |
| 16 | Threads | 24 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
