Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPUs. The Intel Core i9-12900K is 25% slower and 29% cheaper than AMD Ryzen 9 7900X.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i9-12900K
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PRICE£305.27£393.66
CPU MARK4121451402
VALUE135131
SOCKETLGA 1700AM5
TDP241W170W
EFFICIENCY171302
CORES8 x 3.20 GHz12 x 4.70 GHz
TURBO5.20 GHz5.60 GHz
THREADS41364238
DATEQ4/2021Q3/2022

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900K

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458

Intel Equivalent to AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

Is Intel Core i9-12900K better than AMD Ryzen 9 7900X?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i9-12900K offers a better deal than the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X by 3%.


The Intel Core i9-12900K is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 241 watts and a CPUMark score of 41214. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 171. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X efficiency score is 302. So, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X leads by 77%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.