CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 5.6%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 46.2% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 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 9600X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

338th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs113th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900

4,344

9600X

4,587

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900

44,011

9600X

30,100

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900

i9-12900

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

9600X

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor

9600X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900

3.9 GHz

9600X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900

5.4 GHz

9600X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900

6 Threads: 12

9600X

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900

AM5

9600X

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900

65 W

9600X

💾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 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

9600X

The Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 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.