AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i5-12600K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 43% faster and 63% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12600K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £458 | £169.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 48335 | 27604 |
| VALUE | 106 | 162 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 150W |
| EFFICIENCY | 744 | 184 |
| CORES | 12 x 3.70 GHz | 6 x 3.70 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.40 GHz | 4.90 GHz |
| THREADS | 4129 | 3925 |
| DATE | Q1/2023 | Q4/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-14900F | 47116 | £499.98 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900F | 47116 | £491.32 | |
| Intel Core i9-13900F | 49598 | £409.14 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12600K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 27892 | £225 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 28310 | £419.02 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | 28375 | £188.97 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900 better than Intel Core i5-12600K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12600K by 53%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 48335. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 744. The Intel Core i5-12600K efficiency score is 184. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 leads by 75%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.