CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K
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
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
i9-12900K
4,344
7600
4,146
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
44,011
7600
28,476
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 5 7600
7600
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-Core Processor
7600
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
4.7 GHz
7600
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
5.3 GHz
7600
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900K
6 Threads: 12
7600
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
AM5
7600
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900K
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
i9-12900K
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 i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600 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 7600 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 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.