AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700F
86.9Single-core69.9
65.6Multi-core50.4
94.4Gamingspec-based57.5
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+17) and multi-core (+15). 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 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 50
- 284% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 25 MB
- 124% higher Base clock: 4.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
- 46% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 120 W
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 11% higher Max turbo power: 180 W vs 162 W
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W | 65 W+46% |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 180 W+11% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+124% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+14% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+284% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,221+17%Top 12% | 1,898Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,204+52%Top 25% | 15,291Top 45% |
| PassMark | 41,305+37%Top 24% | 30,148Top 40% |
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