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Core i9-12900F vs Ryzen 5 7600

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

Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for 324.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 256 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 7600

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 178.3 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 257 minutes ago

Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

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

Buy for 324.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 256 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 5 7600

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 178.3 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 257 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 7600 outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 7600 is 375 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900F.

Advantages of Core i9-12900F

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 7600 - 24 vs 12 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 5 7600

  • Performs up to 3% better in Dota 2 than Core i9-12900F - 260 vs 252 FPS
  • Up to 45% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - $160.63 vs $292.18
  • Up to 47% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i9-12900F - $0.69 vs $1.29 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

252

97%

Value, €/FPS

€1.29/FPS

53%

Price, €

€324.32

54%

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

Buy for 324.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 256 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

Desktop • Jan 14th, 2023


FPS

260

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.69/FPS

100%

Price, €

€178.3

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 178.3 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 257 minutes ago

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1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

Desktop • Jan 14th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2539

93%

Multi-Core

13890

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo
Ryzen 5 7600

Desktop • Jan 14th, 2023


Single-Core

2735

100%

Multi-Core

12259

88%

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo

Core i9-12900F

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AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Logo

Ryzen 5 7600

Jan 4th, 2022Release Date
Jan 14th, 2023
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores6
24
Threads12
2.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed5.1 GHz
Not AvailableTDP65 W
10 nmProcess Size
5 nm
24.0xMultiplier
38.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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