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

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 12.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K

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

i9-12900K
4,344
7500F
3,846

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900K
44,011
7500F
26,973

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

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
7500F
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 6-Core Processor
7500F
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
3.7 GHz
7500F
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
5.0 GHz
7500F
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900K
6 Threads: 12
7500F
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
AM5 (LGA 1718)
7500F
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-12900K
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
i9-12900K
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 i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen 5 7500F compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.