The Core i9-12900KF is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 7900X3D, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$353.23 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- Up to 47% cheaper – CA$396.04 vs CA$749.27
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 120 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-12900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 9 7900X3D for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
97%
Min 1% FPS
139
97%
Price, CA$
CA$396.04
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.86/FPS
100%
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
218
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, CA$
CA$749.27
52%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.43/FPS
54%
Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 9 7900X3D in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 9 7900X3D in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 9 7900X3D in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
23%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
93%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
92%
Ryzen 9 7900X3D
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
12-core
75%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 7900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
$564.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raphael |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 120 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 12 |
| 24 | Threads | 24 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.6 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 128 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 5200 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
