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Core i9-12900F vs Ryzen 9 7900X

Core i9-12900F vs Ryzen 9 7900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 324.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7900X

4.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 341.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

Core i9-12900F

2.4 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 324.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 7900X

4.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 341.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 9 7900X outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900F on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 9 7900X is 266 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900F.

Advantages of Core i9-12900F

  • Up to 5% cheaper than Ryzen 9 7900X - $292.18 vs $307.60

Advantages of Ryzen 9 7900X

  • Performs up to 7% better in World of Warcraft than Core i9-12900F - 236 vs 220 FPS
  • Up to 1% better value when playing World of Warcraft than Core i9-12900F - $1.45 vs $1.47 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900F doesn't have integrated graphics
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Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


FPS

220

93%

Value, €/FPS

€1.47/FPS

99%

Price, €

€324.32

100%

Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) i9-12900F Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.40 GHz Processor - Retail Pack

Buy for 324.32 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 64 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

236

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.45/FPS

100%

Price, €

€341.44

94%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-Core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 341.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 65 minutes ago

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Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo
Core i9-12900F

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022


Single-Core

2539

87%

Multi-Core

13890

78%

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo
Ryzen 9 7900X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2923

100%

Multi-Core

17849

100%

Intel Core i9-12900F Logo

Core i9-12900F

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Logo

Ryzen 9 7900X

Jan 4th, 2022Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9CollectionRyzen 9
Alder LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores12
24Threads24
2.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
5.1 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.6 GHz
Not AvailableTDP170 W
10 nmProcess Size
5 nm
24.0xMultiplier
47.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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