AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K
93.2Single-core69.4
98.7Multi-core61.5
95Gamingspec-based58.1
17 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 96.1 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+37) and single-core (+24). 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 9950X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 93 vs 69
- Stronger multi-core score: 99 vs 62
- 412% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 25 MB
- 103% higher PassMark: 70,094 vs 34,500
- 100% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 8
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- 26% lower Base TDP: 125 W vs 170 W
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $699
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 170 W | 125 W+26% |
| Max turbo power | 230 W+21% | 190 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+19% | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.7 GHz+14% | 5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 128 MB+412% | 25 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | 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 9 9950X3D | 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 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,434+37%Top 1% | 2,500Top 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,405+57%Top 4% | 14,300Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,259+16%Top 8% | 1,950Top 28% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,018+88%Top 4% | 22,400Top 26% |
| PassMark | 70,094+103%Top 2% | 34,500Top 34% |
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