CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 28.4%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior performance with a 65.1% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has the highest core count with 8 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 7 5700
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
419th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs338th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs140th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
4,344
5700
3,383
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
44,011
5700
26,664
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700
5700
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core Processor
5700
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
3.4 GHz
5700
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
4.6 GHz
5700
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900K
8 Threads: 16
5700
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
AM4
5700
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900K
65 W
5700
💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
5700
The Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700 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 7 5700 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.