AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Intel Core i9-12900K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Core i9-12900K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 20% slower and 15% more expensive than Intel Core i9-12900K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £359.99 | £305.27 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 34296 | 41214 |
| VALUE | 95 | 135 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 120W | 241W |
| EFFICIENCY | 286 | 171 |
| CORES | 8 x 4.20 GHz | 8 x 3.20 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |
| THREADS | 3759 | 4136 |
| DATE | Q2/2023 | Q4/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-12700K | 34397 | £184.26 | |
| Intel Core i7-12700KF | 34096 | £196.48 | |
| Intel Core i9-12900 | 33610 | £413.69 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | 34472 | £256.64 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 34296 | £359.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | 48335 | £458 |
Is AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than Intel Core i9-12900K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900K by 42%.
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 34296. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 286. The Intel Core i9-12900K efficiency score is 171. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads by 40%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.