AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i9-12900
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i9-12900 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is 21% slower and 84% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £225 | £413.69 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 27892 | 33610 |
| VALUE | 124 | 81 |
| SOCKET | AM4 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 105W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 266 | 517 |
| CORES | 8 x 3.80 GHz | 8 x 2.40 GHz |
| TURBO | 4.70 GHz | 5.10 GHz |
| THREADS | 3445 | 4003 |
| DATE | Q4/2020 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-12600K | 27604 | £169.99 | |
| Intel Core i5-12600K | 27604 | £168.68 | |
| Intel Core i5-12600KF | 27583 | £174.12 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 34296 | £359.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | 34472 | £256.64 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | 31673 | £221.97 |
Is AMD Ryzen 7 5800X better than Intel Core i9-12900?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900 by 35%.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 27892. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 266. The Intel Core i9-12900 efficiency score is 517. So, the Intel Core i9-12900 leads by 94%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.