AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D VS Intel Core i7-12700
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads4.2GHz
Base Clock120W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
intel
Brand12/20
Cores/Threads2.1GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i7-12700
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
N/A • Jan 2023
Intel Core i7-12700
$349 • Jan 2026
Intel Core i7-12700
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-12700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 20 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 4 |
| Base Clock | 4.2 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.0 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 42 X | 21 X |
| TDP | 120 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 96.00 MB | 25.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 7 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) | Core i7 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 5nm | 10nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 71 mm² | 215 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 11270 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 89°C | 100°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Intel Core i7-12700
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Intel Core i7-12700
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Intel Core i7-12700
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Intel Core i7-12700
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Intel Core i7-12700
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Intel Core i7-12700
Comparison in Games
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It's a Tie!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
AMD • 8/16 • 4.2GHz
Intel Core i7-12700
INTEL • 12/20 • 2.1GHz
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