AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Intel Core i9-12900KF
57.5Single-core73.7
70.9Multi-core66.6
79.6Gamingspec-based63.8
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT4 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900KF
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 69 against 68 for Intel Core i9-12900KF. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 67
- 113% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB
- 33% higher threads: 32 vs 24
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 58
- 75% higher L2 cache: 14 MB vs 8 MB
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- 18% higher PassMark (single thread): 4,117 vs 3,479
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 241 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 8 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 14 MB+75% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+113% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | None |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 43,858+8%Top 18% | 40,442Top 21% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 3,479Top 46% | 4,117+18%Top 27% |
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