CPU Compare
Intel Core i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
SysReqs Overall Score
Generic CPU rating
Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen 5 3500General
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i9-12900 | Ryzen 5 3500 |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Zen 2 |
| Release Date | Feb 2022 | Oct 2019 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | No |
CPU
| Cores | 16 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 24 | 6 |
| Base Clock | 2.40 | 3.60 |
| Turbo Clock | 5.00 | 4.10 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 16 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 10 nm | 7 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM4 |
| TDP | 65 | 65 |