CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 5.6%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior performance with a 46.2% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 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 9600X
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
4,344
9600X
4,587
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
44,011
9600X
30,100
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
3.9 GHz
9600X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
5.4 GHz
9600X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900K
6 Threads: 12
9600X
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
AM5
9600X
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900K
65 W
9600X
💾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 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X
The Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen 5 9600X compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.
For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 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.
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