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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 1600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 1600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 1729 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 1600.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 20% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Ryzen 5 1600 - 163 vs 136 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 1600 - 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Up to 89% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - CA$89.0 vs CA$791.13
- Up to 87% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i9-12900F - CA$0.65 vs CA$4.85 per FPS
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
163
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.85/FPS
13%
Price, CA$
CA$791.13
11%
FPS Winner
INTEL Core I9-12900F
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Updated 205 minutes ago
Ryzen 5 1600
Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017
FPS
136
83%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.65/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$89
100%
Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 65W AM4 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler (YD1600BBAFBOX)
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In Stock
Updated 207 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Ryzen 5 1600
Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900F | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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