AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-12900KS
91Single-core78.9
62.9Multi-core70.3
67.2Gamingspec-based65.7
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X6 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900KS
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 72.4 against 71.7 for Intel Core i9-12900KS. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Stronger single-core score: 91 vs 79
- 57% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 150 W
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $359 vs $739
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900KS
- 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 i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+43% | 7 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+57% | 150 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 241 W+174% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 24+50% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 14 MB+75% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,373Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,817Top 25% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,211Top 12% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,485Top 33% | — |
| PassMark | 36,927Top 26% | 43,373+17%Top 18% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,642+7%Top 10% | 4,323Top 18% |
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