The EPYC 9654 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 9654
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Core i5-12600K – 192 vs 16 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the EPYC 9654
- Consumes up to 65% less energy than the EPYC 9654 – 125 vs 360 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the EPYC 9654 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
EPYC 9654 vs Core i5-12600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 9654
Nov 10th, 2022
Average FPS
195
93%
Min 1% FPS
129
93%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
100%
EPYC 9654 vs Core i5-12600K 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 EPYC 9654 vs Core i5-12600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 9654 vs Core i5-12600K in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 9654
Nov 10th, 2022
Cores
96-core
100%
L3 Cache
384 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
65%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
76%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
10%
L3 Cache
20 MB
5%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 9654 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 10th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| $11,805.00 | MSRP | $289.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP5 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Not Available | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 360 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
96 | Cores | 10 |
192 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
384 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
