AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K
69Single-core69.4
57.9Multi-core61.5
90.6Gaming58.1
9 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.4 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+32). Intel Core i7-12700K 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 7800X3D
- Stronger gaming score: 91 vs 58
- 284% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 25 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 47% higher iGPU clock: 2,200 MHz vs 1,500 MHz
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 58
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
- 26% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 17,800
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 190 W+17% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+17% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+284% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz+47% | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+6% | 2,500 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,000+5% | 14,300 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,810 | 1,950+8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,800 | 22,400+26% |
| PassMark | 34,500 | 34,500 |
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