Intel Core i5-12600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-12600 or AMD Ryzen 9 7900 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-12600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.80 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12600 was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
12 | Generation | 6 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i5-11600 | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
Intel Core i5-13600 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-12600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12600 is 3.30 GHz (4.80 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is at 3.70 GHz (5.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-12600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
6 | Cores | 12 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
4.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.40 GHz |
4.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.70 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-12600 or AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 9 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 2 |
256 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-12600 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-12600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
7.50 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-12600 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-12600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
117 W | TDP (PL2) | 88 W |
-- | TDP up | 170 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-12600 is manufactured in 10 nm and has 25.50 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 76.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-12600 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
223 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-12600
3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
28,905 CB R23 MC @ 90 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-12600 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
Unknown | Unknown |