CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-12490F

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 19.8%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 96.9% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2024

Market Position

214th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs61st fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i5-12490F

Desktop

Release Date

Q2 2022

Market Position

654th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs207th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs225th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D

4,431

i5-12490F

3,699

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

i5-12490F

20,337

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i5-12490F

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

Intel Core i5-12490F

i5-12490F

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-12490F, 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12490F

i5-12490F

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

3.0 GHz

i5-12490F

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

4.6 GHz

i5-12490F

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

6 Threads: 12

i5-12490F

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

LGA1700

i5-12490F

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

65 W

i5-12490F

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB

9800X3D

L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 20 MB

i5-12490F

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i5-12490F compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i5-12490F takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drawing more power under load (120W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.