AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-12900KS
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is 18% slower and 50% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900KS.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $319 | $477.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 37164 | 43724 |
| VALUE | 117 | 91 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 150W |
| EFFICIENCY | 572 | 291 |
| CORES | 8 x 3.80 GHz | 8 x 3.40 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.50 GHz | 5.50 GHz |
| THREADS | 4655 | 4331 |
| DATE | Q3/2024 | Q2/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-13600KF | 37490 | $299.99 | |
| Intel Core i5-13600K | 37672 | $319 | |
| Intel Core i5-13600K | 37672 | $252.6 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900KS
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | 45700 | $351 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 39999 | $692.31 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | 39201 | $233.46 |
Is AMD Ryzen 7 9700X better than Intel Core i9-12900KS?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KS by 22%.
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 i9-12900KS efficiency score is 291. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads by 49%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.