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Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 3 1300X

Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 3 1300X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel 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

Buy for 229.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X

3.5 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Logo
Large Scale Integration Ryzen 3 1300X R3 1300X 3.5 GHz Gaming Zen 0.014 Quad- Quad-Thread CPU Processor YD130XBBM4KAE Socket AM4 Implementing Multi-Threaded Operations

Buy for 52.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel 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 229.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

vs

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X

3.5 GHz | 4-core

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Logo
Large Scale Integration Ryzen 3 1300X R3 1300X 3.5 GHz Gaming Zen 0.014 Quad- Quad-Thread CPU Processor YD130XBBM4KAE Socket AM4 Implementing Multi-Threaded Operations

Buy for 52.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 3 1300X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 3 1300X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1561 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 3 1300X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 7% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Ryzen 3 1300X - 173 vs 161 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 3 1300X - 24 vs 4 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 1300X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 1300X

  • Up to 77% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $47.7 vs $206.92
  • Up to 75% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i9-12900K - $0.33 vs $1.33 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

173

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.33/FPS

25%

Price, €

€229.68

23%

FPS 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 229.68 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 101 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Logo
Ryzen 3 1300X

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017


FPS

161

93%

Value, €/FPS

€0.33/FPS

100%

Price, €

€52.95

100%

Value Winner

Large Scale Integration Ryzen 3 1300X R3 1300X 3.5 GHz Gaming Zen 0.014 Quad- Quad-Thread CPU Processor YD130XBBM4KAE Socket AM4 Implementing Multi-Threaded Operations

Buy for 52.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Logo
Ryzen 3 1300X

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Logo
Ryzen 3 1300X

Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017


Single-Core

1097

42%

Multi-Core

3157

20%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Logo

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateJul 27th, 2017
Core i9CollectionRyzen 3
Alder LakeCodenameSummit Ridge
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores4
24
Threads4
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
125 WTDP
65 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
34.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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