AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K

In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i7-12700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 14% faster and 51% more expensive than Intel Core i7-12700K.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-12700K
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PRICE$692.31$339.59
CPU MARK3999934397
VALUE58101
SOCKETAM5LGA 1700
TDP120W190W
EFFICIENCY333181
CORES8 x 4.70 GHz8 x 3.60 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz5.00 GHz
THREADS44294012
DATEQ4/2024Q4/2021

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
$329.99
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
$369.99
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
35671
$234.2

Is AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D better than Intel Core i7-12700K?

When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-12700K by 74%.


The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 39999. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 333. The Intel Core i7-12700K efficiency score is 181. So, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads by 46%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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