The Core i9-12900K is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 5900X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's €126.43 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 5900X
- Up to 31% cheaper – €278.13 vs €404.56
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 105 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, €
€404.56
68%
Value, €/FPS
€1.89/FPS
72%
Ryzen 9 5900X
Nov 5th, 2020
Average FPS
203
95%
Min 1% FPS
134
96%
Price, €
€278.13
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.37/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 9 5900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
47%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 9 5900X
Nov 5th, 2020
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 5th, 2020 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $549.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 GHz |
| 30 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 |
