CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 34.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K

Desktop

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

Desktop

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

i9-12900K

4,344

5800X3D

3,233

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

44,011

5800X3D

28,304

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900K

i9-12900K

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

5800X3D

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900K

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 8-Core Processor

5800X3D

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

3.4 GHz

5800X3D

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

4.5 GHz

5800X3D

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900K

8 Threads: 16

5800X3D

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900K

AM4

5800X3D

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900K

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

i9-12900K

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 i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K drawing more power under load (150W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.