Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Intel Core i9-12900KS ≈ ₹55,400 today · 2022 Buy now

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X ≈ ₹16,300 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 5 7600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i9-12900KS Ryzen 5 7600X

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Why pick Core i9-12900KS

10 more cores (16 vs 6)

Why pick Ryzen 5 7600X

45 W lower rated TDP (105 W vs 150 W)
About ₹39,100 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i9-12900KS	Ryzen 5 7600X
Architecture	Golden Cove + Gracemont	Zen 4
Code name	Alder Lake	Raphael
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	16	6
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 8E	6P
Threads	24	12
Boost clock	5.5 GHz	5.3 GHz
Base clock	3.4 GHz	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	14 MB	6 MB
L3 cache	30 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	150 W	105 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Unlocked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	2022	2022-09-27
Price today (≈)	₹55,400	₹16,300

FAQ

Is Core i9-12900KS better than Ryzen 5 7600X?

Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 5 7600X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 5 7600X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i9-12900KS or Ryzen 5 7600X?

Ryzen 5 7600X is rated at 105 W versus 150 W for Core i9-12900KS.

Which is better value, Core i9-12900KS or Ryzen 5 7600X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 5 7600X gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i9-12900KS. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 5 7600X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i9-12900KS uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.