AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs Intel Core i9-12900K
74.9Single-core72.2
61.2Multi-core70.4
66.6Gamingspec-based63.8
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7700X8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.3 to 66.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+9). AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 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 7700X
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 41% higher Base clock: 4.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- 16% lower Base TDP: 105 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 61
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 75% higher L2 cache: 14 MB vs 8 MB
- 70% higher Max turbo power: 241 W vs 142 W
- 50% higher threads: 24 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 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 7700X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 4.5 GHz+41% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+4% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 14 MB+75% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | 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 7 7700X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,780+2%Top 30% | 2,715Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,000Top 27% | 17,450+9%Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,970+4%Top 25% | 1,903Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500Top 28% | 26,229+35%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 36,500Top 32% | 41,103+13%Top 24% |
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