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Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

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FPS Winner

Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 255.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 7 7800X3D on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900K is 426 days older than the more expensive Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Advantages of Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Minecraft than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 853 vs 845 FPS
  • Up to 41% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $230.09 vs $388.77
  • Up to 41% better value when playing Minecraft than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $0.30 vs $0.51 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 24 vs 16 threads

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 120 vs 125 Watts
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Minecraft

Minecraft

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

853

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.3/FPS

100%

Price, €

€255.4

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for 255.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

845

99%

Value, €/FPS

€0.51/FPS

59%

Price, €

€431.53

59%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 431.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 30 minutes ago

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With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

96%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

98%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i9CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores8
24
Threads16
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed5.0 GHz
125 WTDP
120 W
10 nmProcess Size
5 nm
32.0xMultiplier
42.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
Yes
OverclockableNo

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