AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs Intel Core i9-12900KS
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 54% slower and 53% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900KS.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £188.97 | £289.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 28375 | 43724 |
| VALUE | 150 | 151 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 105W | 150W |
| EFFICIENCY | 270 | 291 |
| CORES | 6 x 4.70 GHz | 8 x 3.40 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.30 GHz | 5.50 GHz |
| THREADS | 4135 | 4331 |
| DATE | Q3/2022 | Q2/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
| 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 i9-12900KS
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | 48335 | £458 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 50315 | £458.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 50315 | £529.98 |
Is AMD Ryzen 5 7600X better than Intel Core i9-12900KS?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KS by 1%.
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 105 watts and a CPUMark score of 28375. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 270. The Intel Core i9-12900KS efficiency score is 291. So, the Intel Core i9-12900KS leads by 8%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.