AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs Intel Core i9-12900K
53Single-core72.2
50Multi-core70.4
62.2Gamingspec-based63.8
5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.3 to 54, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+20) and single-core (+19). AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 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 7 5800X
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 19% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 16% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 53
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 50
- 250% higher L2 cache: 14 MB vs 4 MB
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 71% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 26,229 vs 15,300
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W+16% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 241 W+70% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 14 MB+250% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 48% | 2,715+32%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,300Top 43% | 17,450+54%Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,580Bottom 50% | 1,903+20%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,300Top 44% | 26,229+71%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 28,300Top 43% | 41,103+45%Top 24% |
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