Compare / Core i5-12600KF vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i5-12600KF vs Ryzen 9 5900X: which is better?

Core i5-12600KF and Ryzen 9 5900X perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i5-12600KF offers better value for money.

Intel

Core i5-12600KF

62%of the fastest CPU
≈ $128Part score 72/100
VS
AMD

Ryzen 9 5900X

61%of the fastest CPU
≈ $270 (used)Part score 71/100
Cheaper: Core i5-12600KFValue: Core i5-12600KF

Head to head

62%
Gaming performance
61%
72/100
Part score
71/100
186 FPS
Average FPS
186 FPS
≈ $128
Approx. price
≈ $270 (used)
100/100
Value for money
47/100

Specifications

Core i5-12600KFRyzen 9 5900X
Cores1012 / 24
Max boost4.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Power (TDP)125 W105 W
SocketLGA1700AM4
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5DDR4
Integrated graphicsNoNo
Release year20222020
Free · no install

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Estimated FPS in games

Core i5-12600KFRyzen 9 5900X
186average FPS
186average FPS
Resolution
Graphics card

Showing: 4K · high settings · RTX 5090 · ◆ CPU-limited value

Competitive games

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