AMD Ryzen 9 7900X vs Intel Core i9-12900KS
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 15% faster and 26% more expensive than Intel Core i9-12900KS.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £393.66 | £289.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 51402 | 43724 |
| VALUE | 131 | 151 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 170W | 150W |
| EFFICIENCY | 302 | 291 |
| CORES | 12 x 4.70 GHz | 8 x 3.40 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.60 GHz | 5.50 GHz |
| THREADS | 4238 | 4331 |
| DATE | Q3/2022 | Q2/2022 |
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 i9-12900KS
| 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 7900X better than Intel Core i9-12900KS?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KS by 15%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is more 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 i9-12900KS efficiency score is 291. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X leads by 4%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.