CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 20.0%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior performance with a 68.4% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 7600X3D
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
433rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs241st fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs144th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
4,344
7600X3D
3,619
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
44,011
7600X3D
26,140
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D
7600X3D
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 6-Core Processor
7600X3D
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
4.1 GHz
7600X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
4.7 GHz
7600X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900K
6 Threads: 12
7600X3D
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
AM5
7600X3D
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900K
65 W
7600X3D
💾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: 96 MB
7600X3D
The Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 7600X3D 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.