Core i9-12900K vs Ryzen 9 7900X
The Ryzen 9 7900X is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 9 7900X is 3% faster (70 vs 68).
- Cores: Core i9-12900K has 16 vs 12.
- Power (TDP): Core i9-12900K 125 W, Ryzen 9 7900X 170 W; the Core i9-12900K delivers 32% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 9 7900X is 1 year newer (2022 vs 2021).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1700 vs AM5), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i9-12900K | Ryzen 9 7900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 68 | 70 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 12th Gen | AMD Ryzen 7000 |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Cores | 16 | 12 |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 170 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |