The Core i9-12900K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 7 3800X, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $94.01 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- 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 3800X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 7 3800X
- Up to 32% cheaper – $199.99 vs $294.00
- Consumes up to 16% less energy – 105 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 3800X 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
68%
Value, $/FPS
$1.38/FPS
75%
Ryzen 7 3800X
Jul 7th, 2019
Average FPS
192
90%
Min 1% FPS
127
91%
Price, $
$199.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.04/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 3800X 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 3800X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 3800X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
94%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Ryzen 7 3800X
Jul 7th, 2019
Cores
8-core
50%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
87%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 7 3800X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jul 7th, 2019 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $399.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Matisse |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 105 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 8 |
24 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 30 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
