CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 12.9%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 63.2% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has the highest core count with 6 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

183rd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs51st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2023

Market Position

414th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs155th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs139th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900

4,344

7500F

3,846

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900

44,011

7500F

26,973

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900

i9-12900

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F

7500F

🔄Other Names

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900

AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 6-Core Processor

7500F

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900

3.7 GHz

7500F

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900

5.0 GHz

7500F

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900

6 Threads: 12

7500F

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900

AM5 (LGA 1718)

7500F

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900

65 W

7500F

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB

i9-12900

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

7500F

The Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen 5 7500F compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900 drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.