AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core i9-12900
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Core i9-12900 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 35% faster and 5% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £393.66 | £413.69 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 51402 | 33610 |
| VALUE | 131 | 81 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 170W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 302 | 517 |
| CORES | 12 x 4.70 GHz | 8 x 2.40 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.60 GHz | 5.10 GHz |
| THREADS | 4238 | 4003 |
| DATE | Q3/2022 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-14700K | 52383 | £329 | |
| Intel Core i7-14700KF | 52420 | £326 | |
| Intel Core i7-14700KF | 52420 | £308.64 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 34296 | £359.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | 34472 | £256.64 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | 31673 | £221.97 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900X better than Intel Core i9-12900?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900 by 38%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 170 watts and a CPUMark score of 51402. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 302. The Intel Core i9-12900 efficiency score is 517. So, the Intel Core i9-12900 leads by 71%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.