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Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 5 2500X

Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 5 2500X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W and Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition 8GB PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card

Buy for 435.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10025 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X

3.6 GHz | 4-core

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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X CPU Used 4-Core 8-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 8M 65W Socket AM4

Buy for 86.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10025 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W and Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition 8GB PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card

Buy for 435.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10025 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X

3.6 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X CPU Used 4-Core 8-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 8M 65W Socket AM4

Buy for 86.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10025 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 2500X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 2500X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1151 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 2500X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 11% better in Death Stranding than Ryzen 5 2500X - 245 vs 221 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 2500X - 24 vs 8 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 5 2500X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2500X

  • Up to 80% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $77.85 vs $392.64
  • Up to 78% better value when playing Death Stranding than Core i9-12900K - $0.39 vs $1.78 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Death Stranding.
Death Stranding

Death Stranding

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

245

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.78/FPS

21%

Price, €

€435.83

19%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W and Intel Arc A750 Limited Edition 8GB PCI Express 4.0 Graphics Card

Buy for 435.83 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10025 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Logo
Ryzen 5 2500X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2018


FPS

221

90%

Value, €/FPS

€0.39/FPS

100%

Price, €

€86.41

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2500X CPU Used 4-Core 8-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 8M 65W Socket AM4

Buy for 86.41 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10025 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Logo
Ryzen 5 2500X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Logo
Ryzen 5 2500X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2018


Single-Core

1103

42%

Multi-Core

3801

24%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateSep 10th, 2018
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size12 nm
32.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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