CPU Head-to-Head
Core i7-12700K vs Ryzen 9 5900X: Gaming Performance Comparison
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In gaming workloads, the Core i7-12700K delivers approximately +12% higher frame rates compared to the Ryzen 9 5900X. For budget-conscious buyers, the Ryzen 9 5900X currently offers better value, available at a $125 price difference.
Core i7-12700K Advantages
Up to 12% faster in gaming benchmarks on average – 165 vs 147 FPS
Ryzen 9 5900X Advantages
Up to 39% better value for money – $1.53 vs $2.12/FPS
Costs only 64% of the price – $225 vs $350 (36% cheaper)
Consumes up to 16% less energy – 105W vs 125W
Performance Analytics
Gaming Throughput
Total average frames per second
Core i7-12700K
165 FPS100% Performance
Ryzen 9 5900X
147 FPS89% Performance
Efficiency Coefficient
Performance delivered per currency unit
Core i7-12700K
0.471 Value72% Efficiency
Ryzen 9 5900X
0.653 Value100% Efficiency