CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 58.2%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 34.7% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT has the highest core count with 12 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 9 3900XT
Release Date
Q3 2020
Market Position
292nd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs637th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs90th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
3900XT
2,746
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
3900XT
32,666
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
3900XT
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-Core Processor
3900XT
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
3.8 GHz
3900XT
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
4.7 GHz
3900XT
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
12 Threads: 24
3900XT
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
AM4
3900XT
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
105 W
3900XT
💾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: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
3900XT
The Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 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 9 3900XT 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.
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