AMD Ryzen 9 5950X vs Intel Core i9-12900K
55.8Single-core72.2
72.6Multi-core70.4
80.2Gamingspec-based63.8
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X9 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 69.5 against 69.3 for Intel Core i9-12900K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 9 5950X edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- 113% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 30 MB
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
- 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 i9-12900K
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 56
- 75% higher L2 cache: 14 MB vs 8 MB
- 70% higher Max turbo power: 241 W vs 142 W
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,715 vs 2,130
- 25% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 4
- Lower launch price: $648 vs $799
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 241 W+70% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 32+33% | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.2 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 14 MB+75% |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+113% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,130Top 44% | 2,715+27%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,400Top 30% | 17,450+13%Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,640Top 48% | 1,903+16%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 28,500+9%Top 18% | 26,229Top 19% |
| PassMark | 45,700+11%Top 22% | 41,103Top 24% |
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