The Core i9-12900KS is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 5900XT, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $118.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KS
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 5900XT
- Up to 31% cheaper – $261.00 vs $379.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 30% less energy – 105 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 24 threads
Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen 9 5900XT
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Average FPS
220
100%
Min 1% FPS
151
100%
Price, $
$379.99
68%
Value, $/FPS
$1.72/FPS
69%
Ryzen 9 5900XT
Jul 31st, 2024
Average FPS
218
99%
Min 1% FPS
148
98%
Price, $
$261
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.19/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 i9-12900KS vs Ryzen 9 5900XT in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen 9 5900XT in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KS
Apr 5th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
47%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 9 5900XT
Jul 31st, 2024
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
64 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 5900XT |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 31st, 2024 |
| $739.00 | MSRP | $349.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Vermeer |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
| 16 | Cores | 16 |
| 24 | Threads | 32 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.8 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 |
