AMD Ryzen 7 7700 vs Intel Core i9-12900K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Core i9-12900K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is 20% slower and 33% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 7700
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PRICE$329.99$438.95
CPU MARK3447241214
VALUE10494
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W241W
EFFICIENCY530171
CORES8 x 3.80 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO5.30 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS40634136
DATEQ1/2023Q4/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 7700

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900K

Is AMD Ryzen 7 7700 better than Intel Core i9-12900K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900K by 10%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 34472. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 530. The Intel Core i9-12900K efficiency score is 171. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 leads by 68%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.