AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core i5-12600K
In this comparison, we analyze the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Intel Core i5-12600K CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D is 45% faster and 63% more expensive than Intel Core i5-12600K.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £458.99 | £169.99 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 50315 | 27604 |
| VALUE | 110 | 162 |
| SOCKET | AM5 | LGA 1700 |
| TDP | 120W | 150W |
| EFFICIENCY | 419 | 184 |
| CORES | 12 x 4.40 GHz | 6 x 3.70 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.60 GHz | 4.90 GHz |
| THREADS | 4126 | 3925 |
| DATE | Q1/2023 | Q4/2021 |
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 i5-12600K
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 27892 | £225 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | 28310 | £419.02 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | 28375 | £188.97 |
Is AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D better than Intel Core i5-12600K?
When considering value for money, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i5-12600K by 47%.
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 i5-12600K efficiency score is 184. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D leads by 56%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.