The Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 5900
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 9 5900 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, CA$
CA$396.04
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.86/FPS
100%
Ryzen 9 5900
Jan 12th, 2021
Average FPS
201
95%
Min 1% FPS
133
96%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 9 5900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 9 5900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
47%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 9 5900
Jan 12th, 2021
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 12th, 2021 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
