Core i9-12900F vs Ryzen 5 5600

Core i9-12900F

16 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2022

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i9-12900F

16 / 24

35,873

+66.5%

21,550

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900F

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

106%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

105%

#180

Core i9-11900

MSRP: $439|Avg: $220

105%

#181

Core i7-12700E

MSRP: $314|Avg: $278

105%

#182

Core i3-14100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $135

105%

#183

Core i5-13400T

MSRP: $221|Avg: $200

105%

#184

Core i3-12300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

104%

#185

Core i5-10505

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

103%

#186

Ryzen 3 4300G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#187

Ryzen 9 3950X

MSRP: $749|Avg: $389

102%

#188

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655G

MSRP: $165|Avg: $165

102%

#189

Ryzen 7 4700GE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

101%

#190

Core i5-10400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $100

101%

#191

Core i5-10600KF

MSRP: $250|Avg: $145

101%

#192

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

100%

#193

Core i9-12900F

MSRP: $494|Avg: $370

100%

#194

Core i5-12400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $195

99%

#195

Ryzen 5 7400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

99%

#196

Ryzen 9 9900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $589

99%

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

98%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

98%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

98%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

98%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

97%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

96%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

95%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

95%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

94%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

94%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

135%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-12900F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 5600 in both compute-intensive tasks (49.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($370)	✅ More affordable ($115)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Ryzen 5 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $115 (vs $370), it costs 69% less. While offering lower overall performance, it results in a 93% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i9-12900F.

Insight	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+93%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($370)	✅ More affordable ($115)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i9-12900F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-12900F and Ryzen 5 5600

Core i9-12900F

The Core i9-12900F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,873 points. Launch price was $499.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-12900F packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i9-12900F has 10 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-12900F versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 14.7% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900F (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i9-12900F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900F scores 35,873 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 49.9% lead for the Core i9-12900F. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900F vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+167%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+16%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.5 GHz+46%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+7%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	35,873+66%	21,550
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,077
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,052
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	8,600

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i9-12900F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Core i9-12900F versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 5 5600 — the Core i9-12900F supports 199.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-12900F) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z690,B660 (Core i9-12900F) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+119900%	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	128	128 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-12900F) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 5600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i9-12900F rivals Ryzen 9 5900X.

Feature	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 5 5600
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-12900F launched at $494 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($370 vs $115), the Ryzen 5 5600 is $255 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-12900F delivers 97.0 pts/$ vs 187.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 63.6% better value option.