CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-12900KF

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-threaded performance by up to 6.5%
Multi-threaded performance is comparable among all CPUs
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 i9-12900KF

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2021

Market Position

204th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs54th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs57th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9800X3D

4,431

i9-12900KF

4,161

Multi-Thread Performance

9800X3D

40,043

i9-12900KF

41,116

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core i9-12900KF

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

9800X3D

Intel Core i9-12900KF

i9-12900KF

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor

9800X3D

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KF, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KF

i9-12900KF

⚡Base Clock

4.7 GHz

9800X3D

N/A

i9-12900KF

🚀Turbo Clock

5.2 GHz

9800X3D

N/A

i9-12900KF

💻Cores/Threads

8 Threads: 16

9800X3D

N/A

i9-12900KF

🔌Socket

AM5

9800X3D

FCLGA1700

i9-12900KF

⚡TDP

120 W

9800X3D

241 W

i9-12900KF

💾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: 30 MB

i9-12900KF

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900KF drawing more power under load (241W vs 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.