CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600GE

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 12.1%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior performance with a 81.4% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600GE 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 PRO 8600GE

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2024

Market Position

498th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs142nd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs169th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

4,344

8600GE

3,876

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

44,011

8600GE

24,262

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600GE

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900K

i9-12900K

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600GE

8600GE

🔄Other Names

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900K

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600GE w/ Radeon 760M Graphics

8600GE

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

3.9 GHz

8600GE

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

5.0 GHz

8600GE

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900K

6 Threads: 12

8600GE

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900K

AM5

8600GE

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900K

35 W

8600GE

💾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: 16 MB

8600GE

The Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8600GE 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 PRO 8600GE 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 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.