CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 28.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 65.1% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900KS

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 7 5700X

Desktop

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

i9-12900KS

4,344

5700X

3,383

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

44,011

5700X

26,664

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900KS

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

5700X

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900KS

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 8-Core Processor

5700X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

3.4 GHz

5700X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

4.6 GHz

5700X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900KS

8 Threads: 16

5700X

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900KS

AM4

5700X

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900KS

65 W

5700X

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB

i9-12900KS

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

5700X

The Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900KS drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.