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Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 5800X

Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 5800X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Availability

MSRP in USD: $599

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Availability

MSRP in USD: $449

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Ryzen 7 5800X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 364 days newer than Ryzen 7 5800X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 2% better in Apex Legends than Ryzen 7 5800X - 300 vs 295 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 24 vs 16 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 7 5800X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 105 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Apex Legends.
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

300

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

295

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.68/FPS

100%

Price, $

$202

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $202 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 150 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo
Ryzen 7 5800X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2178

83%

Multi-Core

10263

66%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

vs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateNov 5th, 2020
Core i9CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores8
24
Threads16
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.7 GHz
125 WTDP
105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
32.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Ryzen 7 5800X

Apex Legends, 1920 x 1080, High

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