Core i5-12600 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Intel Core i5-12600 ≈ ₹22,200 today · 2022 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X ≈ ₹54,800 today · 2020 Buy now

Verdict: Core i5-12600 and Ryzen 9 5900X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12600 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i5-12600 Ryzen 9 5900X

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Why pick Core i5-12600

Has integrated graphics: works without a graphics card
40 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 105 W)
About ₹32,600 cheaper today

Why pick Ryzen 9 5900X

6 more cores (12 vs 6)

Specifications

	Core i5-12600	Ryzen 9 5900X
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Zen 3
Code name	Alder Lake	Vermeer
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 7 nm
Cores	6	12
P-cores + E-cores	6P	12P
Threads	12	24
Boost clock	4.8 GHz	4.8 GHz
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.7 GHz
L2 cache	7.5 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	18 MB	64 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	105 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR4
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 4.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	—
Released	2022	2020-11-05
Price today (≈)	₹22,200	₹54,800

FAQ

Is Core i5-12600 better than Ryzen 9 5900X?

Core i5-12600 and Ryzen 9 5900X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Core i5-12600 gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM4 with DDR4), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i5-12600 or Ryzen 9 5900X?

Core i5-12600 is rated at 65 W versus 105 W for Ryzen 9 5900X.

Which is better value, Core i5-12600 or Ryzen 9 5900X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Core i5-12600 gives more estimated performance for the money than Ryzen 9 5900X. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i5-12600 and Ryzen 9 5900X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i5-12600 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 9 5900X uses AM4 with DDR4 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.