CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D shows superior performance with a 42.0% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D has the highest core count with 16 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 7950X3D
Release Date
Q1 2023
Market Position
75th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs58th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs18th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900
4,344
7950X3D
4,148
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900
44,011
7950X3D
62,501
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
7950X3D
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core Processor
7950X3D
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
4.2 GHz
7950X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
5.7 GHz
7950X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
16 Threads: 32
7950X3D
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
AM5
7950X3D
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
120 W
7950X3D
💾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: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB
7950X3D
The Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 7950X3D 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 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.