CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i7-12700
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 15.5%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior performance with a 7.8% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has the highest core count with 8 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
237th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs16th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs71st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Intel Core i7-12700
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
259th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs90th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs79th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
9700X
4,652
i7-12700
4,028
Multi-Thread Performance
9700X
37,308
i7-12700
34,593
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i7-12700
💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
Intel Core i7-12700
i7-12700
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700K, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K
i7-12700
âš¡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
N/A
i7-12700
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
N/A
i7-12700
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
N/A
i7-12700
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
FCLGA1700
i7-12700
âš¡TDP
65 W
9700X
190 W
i7-12700
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9700X
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB
i7-12700
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i7-12700 compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i7-12700 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-12700 drawing more power under load (190W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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