AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition vs Intel Core i7-12700F
88.3Single-core69.9
100Multi-core50.4
94.4Gamingspec-based57.5
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700F
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 95.1 to 58, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+50) and single-core (+18). 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 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 50
- 668% higher L3 cache: 192 MB vs 25 MB
- 178% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,555 vs 15,291
- 139% higher PassMark: 71,939 vs 30,148
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700F
- 67% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 200 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $345 vs $899
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 200 W | 65 W+67% |
| Max turbo power | — | 180 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+33% | 12 |
| Performance cores | 16+100% | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 32+60% | 20 |
| Base clock | 4.3 GHz+105% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+14% | 4.9 GHz |
| L2 cache | 16 MB+33% | 12 MB |
| L3 cache | 192 MB+668% | 25 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | — | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition | Intel Core i7-12700F |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,248+18%Top 10% | 1,898Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 42,555+178%Top 2% | 15,291Top 45% |
| PassMark | 71,939+139%Top 1% | 30,148Top 40% |
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