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Core i9-12900KS vs Ryzen 9 3900X

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

Availability

MSRP in USD: $739

Availability

MSRP in USD: $499

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Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Ryzen 9 3900X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 1003 days newer than Ryzen 9 3900X.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS

  • Performs up to 13% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Ryzen 9 3900X - 166 vs 147 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 3900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

  • Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 105 vs 150 Watts
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Watch Dogs: Legion

Watch Dogs: Legion

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022


FPS

166

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.06/FPS

100%

Price, €

€508.13

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900KS processor 30 MB Smart Cache Box

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In Stock

Updated 195 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo
Ryzen 9 3900X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

147

88%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo
Ryzen 9 3900X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo
Core i9-12900KS

Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022


Single-Core

2692

100%

Multi-Core

16223

100%

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo
Ryzen 9 3900X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1693

62%

Multi-Core

9938

61%

Intel Core i9-12900KS Logo

Intel Core i9-12900KS

vs
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Logo

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Apr 5th, 2022
Release DateJul 7th, 2019
Core i9CollectionRyzen 9
Alder LakeCodenameMatisse
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores12
24Threads24
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.8 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.6 GHz
150 WTDP
105 W
10 nmProcess Size
7 nm
34.0xMultiplier
38.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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