AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D vs Intel Core i9-12900K
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Intel Core i9-12900K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 2 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 8% higher clock speed: 5.6 GHz vs 5.20 GHz
- 4.3x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 22% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 50398 vs 41472
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 4 Jan 2023 vs 4 Nov 2021 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Maximum frequency | 5.6 GHz vs 5.20 GHz |
L3 cache | 128 MB vs 30 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 50398 vs 41472 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Around 12% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 89 °C
- Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 17% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 1% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4161 vs 4133
- Around 1% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 11671 vs 11579
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 89 °C |
L1 cache | 1 MB vs 768 KB |
L2 cache | 14 MB vs 12 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 4161 vs 4133 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 11671 vs 11579 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-12900K
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 4133 | 4161 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 50398 | 41472 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 11579 | 11671 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | Intel Core i9-12900K | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zen 4 | Alder Lake |
Launch date | 4 Jan 2023 | 4 Nov 2021 |
OPN Tray | 100-000000909 | |
Place in performance rating | 108 | 126 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $589 - $599 | |
Processor Number | i9-12900K | |
Series | 12th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors | |
Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 4.4 GHz | |
Die size | 71 mm² | |
L1 cache | 768 KB | 1 MB |
L2 cache | 12 MB | 14 MB |
L3 cache | 128 MB | 30 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 5 nm | Intel 7 |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 47 °C | |
Maximum core temperature | 89 °C | 100°C |
Maximum frequency | 5.6 GHz | 5.20 GHz |
Number of cores | 12 | |
Number of threads | 24 | |
Transistor count | 13140 million | |
Unlocked | ||
64 bit support | ||
Memory |
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ECC memory support | ||
Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Supported memory types | DDR5-5200 | Up to DDR5 4800 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | AM5 | FCLGA1700 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 120 Watt | |
Package Size | 45.0 mm x 37.5 mm | |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2020A | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 24 | 20 |
PCI Express revision | 5.0 | 5.0 and 4.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16+4, 2x8+4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel SSE4.1, Intel SSE4.2, Intel AVX2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) | ||
Speed Shift technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x4680 | |
Execution Units | 32 | |
Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.55 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Processor graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 4 | |
Graphics image quality |
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Max resolution over DisplayPort | 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | ||
Secure Boot |