The Core i9-12900K is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 4600G, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $136.57 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A slightly faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 4600G
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Ryzen 5 4600G – 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 4600G
- Up to 52% cheaper than the Core i9-12900K – $128.29 vs $264.86
- A better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i9-12900K
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than the Core i9-12900K – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 5 4600G 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, €
€264.86
48%
Value, €/FPS
€1.24/FPS
55%
Ryzen 5 4600G
Jul 21st, 2020
Average FPS
189
89%
Min 1% FPS
125
89%
Price, €
€128.29
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.68/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 5 4600G 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 i9-12900K vs Ryzen 5 4600G in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 5 4600G in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 4600G
Jul 21st, 2020
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
81%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 4600G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 21st, 2020 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $154.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 7 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
