AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K
86.9Single-core69.4
65.6Multi-core61.5
94.4Gamingspec-based58.1
11 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D5 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.2 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+18) and multi-core (+4). 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 9850X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 87 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 62
- 284% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 25 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- 50% higher cores: 12 vs 8
- 50% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 8 MB
- 25% higher threads: 20 vs 16
- 17% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 162 W
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $499
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 190 W+17% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.7 GHz+31% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+12% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 96 MB+284% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,500Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,300Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,221+14%Top 12% | 1,950Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 23,204+4%Top 25% | 22,400Top 26% |
| PassMark | 41,305+20%Top 24% | 34,500Top 34% |
Related comparisons
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3Dvs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K PlusVSAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3Dvs Intel Core i7-14700KFVSAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3Dvs AMD Ryzen 9 7900XVSAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3Dvs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3DVSIntel Core i7-12700Kvs AMD Ryzen 9 5900XVSIntel Core i7-12700Kvs AMD Ryzen 7 7700VSIntel Core i7-12700Kvs AMD Ryzen 5 7600XVSIntel Core i7-12700Kvs AMD Ryzen 9 3950XVS