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Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 5 7600X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-12900

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for CA$611.1 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6762 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 7600X

4.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen™ 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$319 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6762 minutes ago

Core i9-12900

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for CA$611.1 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6762 minutes ago

vs

FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 7600X

4.7 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen™ 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$319 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6762 minutes ago

Prices and Stock
MSRP $519

Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Prices and Stock
MSRP $299

AMD Ryzen™ 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 7600X is 266 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900.

Advantages of Core i9-12900

Consumes up to 38% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 7600X - 65 vs 105 Watts
Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 7600X - 24 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 5 7600X

Performs up to 6% better in Valorant than Core i9-12900 - 969 vs 911 FPS
Up to 48% cheaper than Core i9-12900 - CA$319.00 vs CA$611.10
Up to 51% better value when playing Valorant than Core i9-12900 - CA$0.33 vs CA$0.67 per FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

FPS

911

94%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.67/FPS

49%

Price, CA$

CA$611.1

52%

Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for CA$611.1 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6762 minutes ago

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

FPS

969

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.33/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$319

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen™ 5 7600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$319 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 6762 minutes ago

My Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

514

FPS

571

FPS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

241

FPS

246

FPS

Fortnite

Fortnite

911

FPS

969

FPS

Valorant

Valorant

319

FPS

375

FPS

League of Legends

League of Legends

155

FPS

165

FPS

Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

Single-Core

2473

86%

Multi-Core

13044

100%

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Single-Core

2863

100%

Multi-Core

12807

98%

Core i9-12900	vs	Ryzen 5 7600X
Jan 4th, 2022	Release Date	Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9	Collection	Ryzen 5
Alder Lake	Codename	Raphael
Intel Socket 1700	Socket	AMD Socket AM5
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
16	Cores	6
24	Threads	12
2.4 GHz	Base Clock Speed	4.7 GHz
5.1 GHz	Turbo Clock Speed	5.3 GHz
65 W	TDP	105 W
10 nm	Process Size	5 nm
24.0x	Multiplier	47.0x
UHD Graphics 770	Integrated Graphics	Radeon Graphics
Yes	Overclockable	Yes

PCs Using Core i9-12900 or Ryzen 5 7600X

With selected game settings

Skytech Gaming Archangel Gaming PC Image

Skytech Gaming Archangel Gaming PC

703 FPS

CA$2.65/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Ryzen 5 7600X

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,864.85

In Stock

Skytech Gaming Shiva Gaming PC Image

Skytech Gaming Shiva Gaming PC

703 FPS

CA$2.33/FPS

GeForce RTX 4060

Ryzen 5 7600X

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$1,635.63

In Stock

HP Envy TE02 2023 Desktop PC Image

HP Envy TE02 2023 Desktop PC

698 FPS

CA$4.66/FPS

GeForce RTX 3070

Core i9-12900

64 GB, 4 TB SSD + 1 TB HDD

Buy on Amazon

CA$3,252.15

In Stock

Laptops Using Core i9-12900 or Ryzen 5 7600X

With selected game settings

HP Omen 16 2023 Gaming Laptop Image

HP Omen 16 2023 Gaming Laptop

600 FPS

CA$5.13/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

Core i9-12900

64 GB, 4 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$3,076.65

In Stock

MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop Image

MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop

600 FPS

CA$5.13/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

Core i9-12900

64 GB, 2 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$3,077.49

In Stock

MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop Image

MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop

600 FPS

CA$4.22/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

Core i9-12900

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,529.99

In Stock

MSI Stealth GS77 Gaming Laptop Image

MSI Stealth GS77 Gaming Laptop

600 FPS

CA$4.73/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

Core i9-12900

64 GB, 4 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,835.65

In Stock

Dell G7620 16 inch 2023 Business Laptop Image

Dell G7620 16 inch 2023 Business Laptop

642 FPS

CA$4.58/FPS

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

Core i9-12900

64 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,941.65

In Stock

MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop Image

MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop

600 FPS

CA$4.12/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

Core i9-12900

32 GB, 2 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,470.49

In Stock

MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop Image

MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop

600 FPS

CA$3.89/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

Core i9-12900

16 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,335.49

In Stock

2022 MSI GE76 Raider 17.3" 144 Hz FHD Gaming Laptop Image

2022 MSI GE76 Raider 17.3" 144 Hz FHD Gaming Laptop

600 FPS

CA$5.29/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

Core i9-12900

64 GB, 2 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$3,171.15

In Stock

MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop Image

MSI GE76 Raider Gaming Laptop

600 FPS

CA$4.58/FPS

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

Core i9-12900

16 GB, 2 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,749.99

In Stock

Alienware m15 R7 Gaming Laptop Image

Alienware m15 R7 Gaming Laptop

670 FPS

CA$4.48/FPS

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

Core i9-12900

32 GB, 1 TB SSD

Buy on Amazon

CA$2,999

In Stock

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