AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i9-12900K
47.9Single-core72.2
48.2Multi-core70.4
87.5Gamingspec-based63.8
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.3 to 57.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+24) and multi-core (+22). AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 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 5800X3D
- 220% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 30 MB
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 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 48
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 48
- 250% higher L2 cache: 14 MB vs 4 MB
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 85% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 26,229 vs 14,200
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 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 | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 14 MB+250% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+220% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 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 5800X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Bottom 49% | 2,715+43%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,500Top 48% | 17,450+66%Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,470Bottom 43% | 1,903+29%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 14,200Top 49% | 26,229+85%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 28,100Top 45% | 41,103+46%Top 24% |
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