CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 13.6%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 43.5% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F 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 8700F
Release Date
Q2 2024
Market Position
321st fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs167th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs106th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
4,344
8700F
3,823
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
44,011
8700F
30,663
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
8700F
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F 8-Core Processor
8700F
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
4.1 GHz
8700F
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
5.0 GHz
8700F
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
8 Threads: 16
8700F
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
AM5
8700F
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
65 W
8700F
💾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: 16 MB
8700F
The Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD Ryzen 7 8700F 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 8700F 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 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.