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Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 7700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel 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 $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $274.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

Intel 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 $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
AMD Ryzen™ 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $274.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 7 7700X outperforms the more expensive Core i9-12900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 7 7700X is 327 days newer than the more expensive Core i9-12900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 7 7700X - 24 vs 16 threads

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

  • Performs up to 3% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-12900K - 193 vs 188 FPS
  • Up to 17% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $274.28 vs $329.99
  • Up to 19% better value when playing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i9-12900K - $1.42 vs $1.76 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 16% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 105 vs 125 Watts
This is a free version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

188

97%

Value, $/FPS

$1.76/FPS

80%

Price, $

$329.99

83%

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 $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

193

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.42/FPS

100%

Price, $

$274.28

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen™ 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for $274.28 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 98 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra+

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

90%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2908

100%

Multi-Core

15263

98%

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo

Intel Core i9-12900K

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i9CollectionRyzen 7
Alder LakeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1700SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores8
24
Threads16
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
5.2 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.4 GHz
125 WTDP
105 W
10 nmProcess Size
5 nm
32.0xMultiplier
45.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Ryzen 7 7700X

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+

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