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Ryzen 9 3900XT vs Core i9-12900K

Ryzen 9 3900XT vs Core i9-12900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 292.79 on Amazon

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Updated 58 minutes ago

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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 58 minutes ago

Ryzen 9 3900XT

3.8 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 292.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

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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 58 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900K outperforms the more expensive Ryzen 9 3900XT on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900K is 485 days newer than the more expensive Ryzen 9 3900XT.

Advantages of Ryzen 9 3900XT

  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 105 vs 125 Watts

Advantages of Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 6% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Ryzen 9 3900XT - 336 vs 317 FPS
  • Up to 13% cheaper than Ryzen 9 3900XT - $230.09 vs $263.77
  • Up to 17% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Ryzen 9 3900XT - $0.76 vs $0.92 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT doesn't have integrated graphics
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Forza Horizon 4

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


FPS

317

94%

Value, €/FPS

€0.92/FPS

83%

Price, €

€292.79

87%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT 12-core, 24-Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 292.79 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 58 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

336

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.76/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 58 minutes ago

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Game Graphics

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AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo
Ryzen 9 3900XT

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2020


Single-Core

1729

66%

Multi-Core

10030

65%

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT Logo

Ryzen 9 3900XT

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Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Core i9-12900K

Jul 7th, 2020Release Date
Nov 4th, 2021
Ryzen 9CollectionCore i9
MatisseCodenameAlder Lake
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
16
24Threads24
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.2 GHz
105 W
TDP125 W
7 nm
Process Size10 nm
39.0x
Multiplier32.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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