Intel Core i9-12900K VS AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
intel
Brand16/24
Cores/Threads3.2GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i9-12900K
amd
Brand8/16
Cores/Threads4.7GHz
Base Clock120W
TDPAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Intel Core i9-12900K
Intel Core i9-12900K
$454.99 • Nov 2021
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
$479 • Nov 2024
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i9-12900K | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 8 |
| Threads | 24 | 16 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 8, E-Cores: 8 | N/A |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 32 X | 47 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 120 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 1.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 30.00 MB | 96.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon Graphics |
| Architecture | Core i9 (Alder Lake-S) | Ryzen 7 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 4nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | amd socket am5 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 215 mm² | 70.6 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 8315 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 i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
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
Intel Core i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Comparison in Games (111 benchmarks)
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DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
Crimson Desert
Resident Evil Requiem
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It's a Tie!
Based on 111 benchmarks across 91 games
Intel Core i9-12900K
INTEL • 16/24 • 3.2GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD • 8/16 • 4.7GHz
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