CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 12.2%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 74.0% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G has the highest core count with 6 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-12900
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 PRO 8600G
Release Date
Q2 2024
Market Position
457th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs145th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs154th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
8600G
3,872
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
8600G
25,288
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G
8600G
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G w/ Radeon 760M Graphics
8600G
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
4.3 GHz
8600G
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
5.0 GHz
8600G
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
6 Threads: 12
8600G
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
AM5
8600G
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
65 W
8600G
💾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: 16 MB
8600G
The Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600G 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 PRO 8600G 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.