AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core i9-12900K
56.3Single-core72.2
44.9Multi-core70.4
87.5Gamingspec-based63.8
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D9 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.3 to 59, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+26) and single-core (+16). AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D
- 220% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 30 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 25% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Lower launch price: $269 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 56
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 45
- 167% higher cores: 16 vs 6
- 133% higher L2 cache: 14 MB vs 6 MB
- 102% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 26,229 vs 12,969
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 241 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 24+100% |
| Base clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 14 MB+133% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+220% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,715Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,450Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,639Top 49% | 1,903+16%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,969Bottom 48% | 26,229+102%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 24,973Bottom 46% | 41,103+65%Top 24% |
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