AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i9-12900K
67.1Single-core72.2
53.5Multi-core70.4
48Gamingspec-based63.8
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.3 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+17) and single-core (+5). AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 31% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Stronger single-core score: 72 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 54
- 174% higher Max turbo power: 241 W vs 88 W
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 88% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 16 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 241 W+174% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+31% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.2 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 14 MB+75% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 30 MB+88% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 36% | 2,715+6%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 40% | 17,450+34%Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 42% | 1,903+6%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 36% | 26,229+53%Top 19% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 41% | 41,103+39%Top 24% |
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