AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i7-12700F
85.6Single-core69.9
62.4Multi-core50.4
67.2Gamingspec-based57.5
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+16) and multi-core (+12). Intel Core i7-12700F 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 9700X
- Stronger single-core score: 86 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 50
- 81% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- 105% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 88 W
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 180 W+105% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+12% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+28% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150Top 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,500Top 25% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+13%Top 15% | 1,898Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500+28%Top 28% | 15,291Top 45% |
| PassMark | 38,500+28%Top 28% | 30,148Top 40% |
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