AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i7-12700K
85.6Single-core69.4
62.4Multi-core61.5
67.2Gaming58.1
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X6 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+16) and gaming (+9). 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 9700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 86 vs 69
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 58
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- 116% higher Max turbo power: 190 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
- 15% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 19,500
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 190 W+116% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+6% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+10% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+28% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,150+26% | 2,500 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,500+15% | 14,300 |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,150+10% | 1,950 |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 19,500 | 22,400+15% |
| PassMark | 38,500+12% | 34,500 |
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