CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X shows superior performance with a 17.5% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 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 7900X
Release Date
Q3 2022
Market Position
133rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs46th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
7900X
4,254
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
7900X
51,701
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
7900X
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core Processor
7900X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
4.7 GHz
7900X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
5.6 GHz
7900X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
12 Threads: 24
7900X
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
AM5
7900X
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
170 W
7900X
💾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 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7900X
The Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 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 7900X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X drawing more power under load (170W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.