CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS shows superior performance with a 9.9% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 9800X3D
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
214th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs33rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs61st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
4,344
9800X3D
4,431
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
44,011
9800X3D
40,043
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
9800X3D
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor
9800X3D
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
4.7 GHz
9800X3D
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
5.2 GHz
9800X3D
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
8 Threads: 16
9800X3D
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
AM5
9800X3D
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
120 W
9800X3D
💾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 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 96 MB
9800X3D
The Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leads in single-thread performance, which is crucial for gaming and everyday tasks.
For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 120W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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