The Core i9-12900K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 5900 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only €35.56 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 9 5900 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 5900
- Up to 9% cheaper – €343.00 vs €378.56
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 9 5900 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, €
€378.56
90%
Value, €/FPS
€1.77/FPS
96%
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 9 5900 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 9 5900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 9 5900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
47%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 9 5900
Jan 12th, 2021
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 5900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 12th, 2021 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 64 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
