CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-12900KS
Key Findings
- The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 7.1%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 18.0% 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 i9-12900KS
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
183rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs51st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
9700X
4,652
i9-12900KS
4,344
Multi-Thread Performance
9700X
37,308
i9-12900KS
44,011
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs Intel Core i9-12900KS
💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
9700X
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 8-Core Processor
9700X
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
âš¡Base Clock
3.8 GHz
9700X
N/A
i9-12900KS
🚀Turbo Clock
5.5 GHz
9700X
N/A
i9-12900KS
💻Cores/Threads
8 Threads: 16
9700X
N/A
i9-12900KS
🔌Socket
AM5
9700X
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
âš¡TDP
65 W
9700X
150 W
i9-12900KS
💾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: 30 MB
i9-12900KS
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Intel Core i9-12900KS 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 i9-12900KS takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900KS drawing more power under load (150W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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