intel
Brand16/24
Cores/Threads2.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i9-12900
amd
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 3 8300G
Intel Core i9-12900
Intel Core i9-12900
$519 • Jan 2022
AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
$176 • Jan 2024
AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-12900 | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 4 |
| Threads | 24 | 8 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 | 1 + 3 |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 24 X | 40 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 30.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon 740M |
| Architecture | Core i9 (Alder Lake-S) | Ryzen 3 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 4nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 215 mm² | 137 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4, 14 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 20900 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
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
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Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 3 8300G Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900
INTEL • 16/24 • 2.4GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
AMD • 4/8 • 3.4GHz
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