The Core i9-12900 is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 5800XT, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $291.45 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 38% less energy – 65 vs 105 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 5800XT
- Up to 67% cheaper – $141.00 vs $432.45
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 7 5800XT
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
237
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$432.45
32%
Value, $/FPS
$1.82/FPS
34%
Ryzen 7 5800XT
Jul 31st, 2024
Average FPS
231
97%
Min 1% FPS
120
96%
Price, $
$141
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 7 5800XT in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 7 5800XT in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 7 5800XT 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
63%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 5800XT
Jul 31st, 2024
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
94%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 5800XT |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 31st, 2024 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | $249.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Vermeer |
65 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 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 |
