CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 22.3% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has the highest core count with 8 cores
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i9-12900KS
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 7700X
Release Date
Q4 2022
Market Position
247th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs52nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs75th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
4,344
7700X
4,199
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
44,011
7700X
35,984
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
7700X
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core Processor
7700X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
4.5 GHz
7700X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
5.4 GHz
7700X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
8 Threads: 16
7700X
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
AM5
7700X
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
105 W
7700X
💾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 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
7700X
The Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 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 7700X 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.
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