Ryzen 5 7600 vs Core i9-12900H
Ryzen 5 7600
Core i9-12900H
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900H
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-H (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($185) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7600 and Core i9-12900H
Ryzen 5 7600
The Ryzen 5 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 14 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,013 points. Launch price was $229.
Core i9-12900H
The Core i9-12900H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-H (2022) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,079 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-12900H offers 14 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-12900H has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600 versus 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900H — a 2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7600 uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Core i9-12900H uses Alder Lake-H (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7600 scores 27,013 against the Core i9-12900H's 27,079 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i9-12900H. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 14,500 vs 16,500 (12.9% advantage for the Core i9-12900H). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,800 vs 2,400, a 15.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 12,000 vs 12,900 (7.2% advantage for the Core i9-12900H). L3 cache: 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600 vs 24 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900H.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 14 / 20+133% |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+2% | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB (total)+33% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 5 nm-29% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) | Alder Lake-H (2022) |
| PassMark | 27,013 | 27,079 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 14,500 | 16,500+14% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800+17% | 2,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 12,000 | 12,900+8% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7600 uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i9-12900H uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5200 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 7600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 5 7600) vs 20 (Core i9-12900H) — the Ryzen 5 7600 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A620,B650,X670,B840,B850,X870 (Ryzen 5 7600) and Intel 600 Series (Mobile) (Core i9-12900H).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Only the Ryzen 5 7600 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600) vs Yes (Core i9-12900H). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600) and Iris Xe Graphics 96EU (Core i9-12900H) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600 targets Gaming, Core i9-12900H targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600 rivals Core i5-13400.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7600 | Core i9-12900H |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Graphics (2-core) | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | Yes | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Gaming | Mobile |
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