The Core i9-12900T is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2600. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2600
The Core i9-12900T is better in every way
Core i9-12900T vs Ryzen 5 2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900T
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
227
100%
Min 1% FPS
156
100%
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Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
201
89%
Min 1% FPS
140
90%
Price, $
$125
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.62/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900T vs Ryzen 5 2600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900T vs Ryzen 5 2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900T vs Ryzen 5 2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900T
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.4 GHz
41%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 5 2600
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
16 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $489.00 | MSRP | $199.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Zen |
35 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 1.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
