CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 25.2%
- Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
- The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has the highest core count with 16 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 9 5950X
Release Date
Q4 2020
Market Position
171st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs300th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs47th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
5950X
3,469
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
5950X
45,601
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
5950X
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core Processor
5950X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
3.4 GHz
5950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
4.9 GHz
5950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
16 Threads: 32
5950X
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
AM4
5950X
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
105 W
5950X
💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
5950X
The Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 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 9 5950X 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.