CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i7-12700KF
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 14.4%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-12700KF shows superior performance with a 14.0% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has the highest core count with 6 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Intel Core i7-12700KF
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
265th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs93rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs82nd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
9600X
4,587
i7-12700KF
4,009
Multi-Thread Performance
9600X
30,100
i7-12700KF
34,325
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs Intel Core i7-12700KF
💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
Intel Core i7-12700KF
i7-12700KF
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700KF
i7-12700KF
âš¡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
N/A
i7-12700KF
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
N/A
i7-12700KF
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
N/A
i7-12700KF
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
FCLGA1700
i7-12700KF
âš¡TDP
65 W
9600X
190 W
i7-12700KF
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB
i7-12700KF
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Intel Core i7-12700KF compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i7-12700KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-12700KF drawing more power under load (190W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.