AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core i5-12500
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Intel Core i5-12500 CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is 60% faster and 64% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12500.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £458.99 | £163.97 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 50315 | 19880 |
| VALUE | 110 | 121 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 120W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 419 | 306 |
| CORES | 12 x 4.40 GHz | 6 x 3.00 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.60 GHz | 4.60 GHz |
| THREADS | 4126 | 3665 |
| DATE | Q1/2023 | Q1/2022 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-13900F | 49598 | £409.14 | |
| Intel Core i7-14700K | 52383 | £329 | |
| Intel Core i7-14700KF | 52420 | £326 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i5-12500
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | 20324 | £108.97 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | 21598 | £129.98 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | 16091 | £59.98 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D better than Intel Core i5-12500?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12500 by 10%.
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 120 watts and a CPUMark score of 50315. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 419. The Intel Core i5-12500 efficiency score is 306. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D leads by 27%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.