CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i9-12900KF

Key Findings

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 12.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X shows superior performance with a 33.4% advantage
The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

Desktop

Release Date

Q3 2024

Market Position

120th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs15th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs29th 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

9900X

4,690

i9-12900KF

4,161

Multi-Thread Performance

9900X

54,846

i9-12900KF

41,116

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i9-12900KF

💻CPU Model

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X

9900X

Intel Core i9-12900KF

i9-12900KF

🔄Other Names

AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Processor

9900X

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

i9-12900KF

⚡Base Clock

4.4 GHz

9900X

N/A

i9-12900KF

🚀Turbo Clock

5.6 GHz

9900X

N/A

i9-12900KF

💻Cores/Threads

12 Threads: 24

9900X

N/A

i9-12900KF

🔌Socket

AM5

9900X

FCLGA1700

i9-12900KF

⚡TDP

120 W

9900X

241 W

i9-12900KF

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB

9900X

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 9 9900X and Intel Core i9-12900KF compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 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.