CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 34.4%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 55.5% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has the highest core count with 8 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-12900
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
183rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs51st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
372nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs417th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs124th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
5800X3D
3,233
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
5800X3D
28,304
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
5800X3D
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8-Core Processor
5800X3D
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
3.4 GHz
5800X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
4.5 GHz
5800X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
8 Threads: 16
5800X3D
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
AM4
5800X3D
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
105 W
5800X3D
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB
5800X3D
The Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900 drawing more power under load (150W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.