The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 3500X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $287.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 6 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 5 3500X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 3500X
- Up to 70% cheaper – $125.00 vs $412.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 5 3500X 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, $
$412
30%
Value, $/FPS
$1.96/FPS
34%
Ryzen 5 3500X
Sep 24th, 2019
Average FPS
189
90%
Min 1% FPS
125
91%
Price, $
$125
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.66/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 5 3500X 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 3500X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 5 3500X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
94%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
67%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 3500X
Sep 24th, 2019
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 3500X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Sep 24th, 2019 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 6 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
