AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Intel Core i7-12700K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 45% faster and 69% more expensive than Intel Core i7-12700K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £594.59 | £184.26 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 62382 | 34397 |
| VALUE | 105 | 187 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 120W | 190W |
| EFFICIENCY | 520 | 181 |
| CORES | 16 x 4.20 GHz | 8 x 3.60 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.70 GHz | 5.00 GHz |
| THREADS | 4146 | 4012 |
| DATE | Q1/2023 | Q4/2021 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-13900KS | 60641 | £585.99 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900KS | 60550 | £629.99 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900KS | 60550 | £649.98 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | 34472 | £256.64 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 34296 | £359.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | 31673 | £221.97 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D better than Intel Core i7-12700K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-12700K by 78%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 62382. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 520. The Intel Core i7-12700K efficiency score is 181. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D leads by 65%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.