CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i7-12700T

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 28.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X shows superior performance with a 74.9% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X

Desktop
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 i7-12700T

Desktop
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
606th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs244th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs214th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9700X
4,652
i7-12700T
3,608

Multi-Thread Performance

9700X
37,308
i7-12700T
21,336

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i7-12700T

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
Intel Core i7-12700T
i7-12700T
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700T, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700T
i7-12700T
⚡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
N/A
i7-12700T
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
N/A
i7-12700T
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
N/A
i7-12700T
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
FCLGA1700
i7-12700T
⚡TDP
65 W
9700X
35 W
i7-12700T
💾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
i7-12700T

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i7-12700T 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 i7-12700T takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X drawing more power under load (65W vs 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.