AMD Ryzen 9 7900 vs Intel Core i9-12900KS
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 10% faster and 37% more expensive than Intel Core i9-12900KS.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £458 | £289.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 48335 | 43724 |
| VALUE | 106 | 151 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 65W | 150W |
| EFFICIENCY | 744 | 291 |
| CORES | 12 x 3.70 GHz | 8 x 3.40 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.40 GHz | 5.50 GHz |
| THREADS | 4129 | 4331 |
| DATE | Q1/2023 | Q2/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-14900F | 47116 | £499.98 | |
| Intel Core i9-14900F | 47116 | £491.32 | |
| Intel Core i9-13900F | 49598 | £409.14 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900KS
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | 48335 | £458 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 50315 | £458.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 50315 | £529.98 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900 better than Intel Core i9-12900KS?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KS by 42%.
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 i9-12900KS efficiency score is 291. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 leads by 61%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.