AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i7-12700F
78.6Single-core69.9
70.5Multi-core50.4
83.3Gamingspec-based57.5
12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 79002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.1 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+20) and single-core (+9). 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 9 7900
- Stronger single-core score: 79 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 71 vs 50
- 156% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 25 MB
- 76% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 62% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 24,776 vs 15,291
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $429
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 180 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+76% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+10% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 64 MB+156% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,990Top 19% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,725Top 28% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,966+4%Top 26% | 1,898Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 24,776+62%Top 21% | 15,291Top 45% |
| PassMark | 48,013+59%Top 20% | 30,148Top 40% |
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