AMD Ryzen 9 7900X VS Intel Core i9-12900KF
amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads4.7GHz
Base Clock170W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 7900X
intel
Brand16/24
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-12900KF
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
N/A • Sep 2022
Intel Core i9-12900KF
$564 • Nov 2021
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Hybrid Cores | N/A | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 |
| Base Clock | 4.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 47 X | 32 X |
| TDP | 170 W | 125 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 1.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 30.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | N/A |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) | Core i9 (Alder Lake-S) |
| Process Size | 5nm | 10nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1700 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 215 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 13140 million | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°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 9 7900X
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
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 9 7900X
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
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 9 7900X
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 9 7900X
Intel Core i9-12900KF
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
AMD • 12/24 • 4.7GHz
Intel Core i9-12900KF
INTEL • 16/24 • 3.2GHz
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