The Core i9-12900K is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 2700X, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $108.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- A faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 2700X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than the Ryzen 7 2700X – 24 vs 16 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 7 2700X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 2700X
- Up to 37% cheaper than the Core i9-12900K – $186.00 vs $294.00
- A better value for money when playing games compared to the Core i9-12900K
- Consumes up to 16% less energy than the Core i9-12900K – 105 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 2700X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, $
$294
63%
Value, $/FPS
$1.38/FPS
74%
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Average FPS
183
86%
Min 1% FPS
121
86%
Price, $
$186
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 2700X 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 i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 2700X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 2700X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 2700X
Apr 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
61%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Apr 19th, 2018 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $329.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 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 |
