CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 45.9%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 67.1% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has the highest core count with 8 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900KS

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 5700X3D

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2024
Market Position
426th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs527th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs142nd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS
4,344
5700X3D
2,977

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS
44,011
5700X3D
26,346

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
5700X3D
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 8-Core Processor
5700X3D
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
3.0 GHz
5700X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
4.1 GHz
5700X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
8 Threads: 16
5700X3D
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
AM4
5700X3D
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
105 W
5700X3D
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900KS
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB
5700X3D

The Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900KS drawing more power under load (150W vs 105W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.