CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700T

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 22.8%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows superior performance with a 87.7% 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 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

9800X3D

4,431

i7-12700T

3,608

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

i7-12700T

21,336

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700T

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

Intel Core i7-12700T

i7-12700T

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700T, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700T

i7-12700T

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

N/A

i7-12700T

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

N/A

i7-12700T

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

N/A

i7-12700T

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

FCLGA1700

i7-12700T

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

35 W

i7-12700T

💾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: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB

i7-12700T

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i7-12700T 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 i7-12700T 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 35W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.