Intel Core i9-12900 vs Intel Core i9-13900

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-12900 and Intel Core i9-13900 CPUs. The Intel Core i9-12900 is 36% slower and 36% cheaper than Intel Core i9-13900.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£413.69£563.99
CPU MARK3361045679
VALUE8181
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY517703
CORES8 x 2.40 GHz8 x 2.00 GHz
TURBO5.10 GHz5.60 GHz
THREADS40034310
DATEQ1/2022Q1/2023

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-13900

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£458.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
50315
£529.98

Is Intel Core i9-12900 better than Intel Core i9-13900?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-12900 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-13900 by 0%.


The Intel Core i9-12900 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 33610. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 517. The Intel Core i9-13900 efficiency score is 703. So, the Intel Core i9-13900 leads by 36%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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