The Core i9-12900 is a much faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 6600H. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 6600H
- Consumes up to 31% less energy – 45 vs 65 Watts
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 5 6600H for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, £
£248.56
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.18/FPS
100%
Ryzen 5 6600H
Jan 10th, 2022
Average FPS
195
93%
Min 1% FPS
128
93%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 5 6600H 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 i9-12900 vs Ryzen 5 6600H in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 5 6600H in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 6600H
Jan 10th, 2022
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
16 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 10th, 2022 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket FP7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Not Available |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 45 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon 660M |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
