AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K
77.8Single-core69.4
75.2Multi-core61.5
94.4Gamingspec-based58.1
13 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D4 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.8 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+14) and single-core (+8). 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 9 7900X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 78 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 75 vs 62
- 412% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 25 MB
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 50% higher Performance cores: 12 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- 17% higher Max turbo power: 190 W vs 162 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $599
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 120 W+4% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 162 W | 190 W+17% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Performance cores | 12+50% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 24+20% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz+22% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+12% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+412% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,020+21%Top 17% | 2,500Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,128+27%Top 20% | 14,300Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,908Top 29% | 1,950+2%Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 26,747+19%Top 19% | 22,400Top 26% |
| PassMark | 50,200+46%Top 17% | 34,500Top 34% |
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