AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i7-12700
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i7-12700 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 37% faster and 37% more expensive than Intel Core i7-12700.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | $402.89 | $252.89 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 48335 | 30258 |
| VALUE | 120 | 120 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 744 | 466 |
| CORES | 12 x 3.70 GHz | 8 x 2.10 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.40 GHz | 4.90 GHz |
| THREADS | 4129 | 3863 |
| DATE | Q1/2023 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-14900F | 47116 | $521 | |
| Intel Core i9-13900F | 49598 | $449.08 | |
| Intel Core i7-13700K | 45876 | $891.44 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | 31673 | $267 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | 28375 | $167 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 28310 | $383.99 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900 better than Intel Core i7-12700?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-12700 by 0%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 48335. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 744. The Intel Core i7-12700 efficiency score is 466. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 leads by 37%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.