AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core i5-12600K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 46% faster and 30% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12600K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $322.95 | $226.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 51402 | 27604 |
| VALUE | 159 | 122 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 170W | 150W |
| EFFICIENCY | 302 | 184 |
| CORES | 12 x 4.70 GHz | 6 x 3.70 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.60 GHz | 4.90 GHz |
| THREADS | 4238 | 3925 |
| DATE | Q3/2022 | Q4/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-14700K | 52383 | $377.99 | |
| Intel Core i7-14700K | 52383 | $322.44 | |
| Intel Core i7-14700KF | 52420 | $359.99 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 27932 | $165 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | 27050 | $209.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 28310 | $383.99 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900X better than Intel Core i5-12600K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i5-12600K by 23%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 51402. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 302. The Intel Core i5-12600K efficiency score is 184. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X leads by 39%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.