AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-12900K
91Single-core72.2
62.9Multi-core70.4
67.2Gamingspec-based63.8
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X8 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 72.4 to 69.3, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19). Intel Core i9-12900K 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: 91 vs 72
- 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
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 63
- 174% higher Max turbo power: 241 W vs 88 W
- 100% higher cores: 16 vs 8
- 75% higher L2 cache: 14 MB vs 8 MB
- 50% higher threads: 24 vs 16
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 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 | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+19% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+6% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 14 MB+75% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 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 9700X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,373+24%Top 4% | 2,715Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,817Top 25% | 17,450+4%Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,211+16%Top 12% | 1,903Top 33% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,485Top 33% | 26,229+28%Top 21% |
| PassMark | 36,927Top 26% | 41,103+11%Top 21% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,642+12%Top 10% | 4,128Top 24% |
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