Compare / Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 9 5900X
Core i5-12600K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: which is better?
Core i5-12600K and Ryzen 9 5900X perform almost the same in games (1080p · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-12600K offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i5-12600KValue: Core i5-12600K
Head to head
62%
Gaming performance
61%
72/100
Part score
71/100
265 FPS
Average FPS
262 FPS
≈ $128
Approx. price
≈ $270 (used)
100/100
Value for money
47/100
Specifications
| Core i5-12600K | Ryzen 9 5900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 10 / 16 | 12 / 24 |
| Max boost | 4.9 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 105 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2021 | 2020 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i5-12600KRyzen 9 5900X
265average FPS
262average FPS