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Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 5 5600GT

Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 5 5600GT: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 219.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 219.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600GT on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 5600GT is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 795 days older than the cheaper Ryzen 5 5600GT.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF

  • Performs up to 9% better in World of Warcraft than Ryzen 5 5600GT - 221 vs 203 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - 24 vs 12 threads

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

  • Up to 52% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $95.05 vs $197.41
  • Up to 47% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i9-12900KF - $0.52 vs $0.99 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of World of Warcraft.
World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

221

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.99/FPS

53%

Price, €

€219.13

48%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KF Gaming Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 219.13 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 120 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

203

92%

Value, €/FPS

€0.52/FPS

100%

Price, €

€105.51

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 6-Core, 12-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 105.51 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 119 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KF Logo
Core i9-12900KF

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2542

100%

Multi-Core

14881

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Logo
Ryzen 5 5600GT

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2047

81%

Multi-Core

8256

55%

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i9CollectionRyzen 5
Alder LakeCodenameNot Available
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores6
24
Threads12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Vega 7
YesOverclockableYes

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