CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600

Key Findings

All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 54.6% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 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 7600

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2022

Market Position

369th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs60th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs123rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900

4,344

7600

4,146

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900

44,011

7600

28,476

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900

i9-12900

AMD Ryzen 5 7600

7600

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core Processor

7600

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900

4.7 GHz

7600

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900

5.3 GHz

7600

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900

6 Threads: 12

7600

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900

AM5

7600

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900

105 W

7600

💾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

7600

The Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen 5 7600 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 7600 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 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.