AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-12900K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i9-12900K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is 11% slower and 38% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900K.

Specifications comparison

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
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PRICE$319$438.95
CPU MARK3716441214
VALUE11794
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP65W241W
EFFICIENCY572171
CORES8 x 3.80 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO5.50 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS46554136
DATEQ3/2024Q4/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900K

Is AMD Ryzen 7 9700X better than Intel Core i9-12900K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900K by 20%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 37164. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 572. The Intel Core i9-12900K efficiency score is 171. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads by 70%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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