The Core i9-12900K is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 5700X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $165.65 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 5700X
- Up to 52% cheaper – $150.34 vs $315.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 48% less energy – 65 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 5700X 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, $
$315.99
47%
Value, $/FPS
$1.48/FPS
50%
Ryzen 7 5700X
Apr 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
95%
Min 1% FPS
133
95%
Price, $
$150.34
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.74/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 5700X 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 i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 5700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 5700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
94%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 5700X
Apr 4th, 2022
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 4th, 2022 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $299.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Vermeer |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 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 |
