The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 2700, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $236.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 16 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 2700 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700
- Up to 57% cheaper – $176.00 vs $412.00
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 7 2700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$412
42%
Value, $/FPS
$1.96/FPS
49%
Ryzen 7 2700
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
180
86%
Min 1% FPS
120
87%
Price, $
$176
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.97/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 7 2700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 7 2700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Ryzen 7 2700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 2700
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.1 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | $299.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
