AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D VS Intel Core i9-12900KF
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads4.7GHz
Base Clock120W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
intel
Brand16/24
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-12900KF
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
N/A • Nov 2024
Intel Core i9-12900KF
$564 • Nov 2021
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16 |
| Threads | 16 | 24 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 47 X | 32 X |
| TDP | 120 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 96.00 MB | 30.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 7 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Core i9 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 4nm | 10nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 8315 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 95°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 9800X3D
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Intel Core i9-12900KF
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Intel Core i9-12900KF
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 9800X3D
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Comparison in Games (77 benchmarks)
Anno 117 Pax Romana
Europa Universalis V
Jurassic World Evolution 3
The Outer Worlds 2
Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
NINJA GAIDEN 4
No more benchmarks available for this comparison
It's a Tie!
Based on 77 benchmarks across 68 games
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD • 8/16 • 4.7GHz
Intel Core i9-12900KF
INTEL • 16/24 • 3.2GHz
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