Intel Core i9-12900F vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-12900F and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G CPUs. The Intel Core i9-12900F is 12% faster and 36% more expensive than AMD Ryzen 7 8700G.
Specifications comparison
| PRICE | £345.68 | £221.97 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MARK | 35894 | 31673 |
| VALUE | 104 | 143 |
| SOCKET | LGA 1700 | AM5 |
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| EFFICIENCY | 552 | 487 |
| CORES | 8 x 2.40 GHz | 8 x 4.20 GHz |
| TURBO | 5.10 GHz | 5.10 GHz |
| THREADS | 4017 | 3926 |
| DATE | Q1/2022 | Q1/2024 |
AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900F
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | 34472 | £256.64 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 34296 | £359.99 | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | 31673 | £221.97 |
Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
| Name | CPU mark | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-14500 | 31530 | £233.03 | |
| Intel Core i5-14500 | 31530 | £229.98 | |
| Intel Core i5-13500 | 31257 | £219.97 |
Is Intel Core i9-12900F better than AMD Ryzen 7 8700G?
When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-12900F offers a worse deal than the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G by 37%.
The Intel Core i9-12900F is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 35894. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 552. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G efficiency score is 487. So, the Intel Core i9-12900F leads by 12%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency
The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.