Intel Core i7-12700KF VS AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Comparison of processors: Intel Core i7 12700KF with 12 cores 5GHz and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 8 cores 5.5GHz. Here you will find which processor is better in benchmarks, key specifications, consumption and much more.

Key Differences
Intel Core i7-12700KF: Advantages
  • Higher number of cores (12 vs 8)
  • Higher number of threads (20 vs 16)
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Advantages
  • Lower energy consumption
  • More PCIE lines (20 vs 24)
  • More single-core power
  • More multi-core power
  • Higher turbo frequency
Benchmarks

Cinebench 2024 Single Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 114
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D +18%134

Cinebench R23 Single Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 1939
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D +14%2208

Cinebench R20 Single Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 760
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D -

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 2532
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D +33%3365

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 1875
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D -

Passmark Single Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF -
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D -

Cinebench 2024 Multi Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 1175
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D +6%1251

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 22815
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D +1%22962

Cinebench R20 Multi Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 8755
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D -

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 14133
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D +14%16058

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 14996
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D -

Passmark Multi Core

Intel Core i7-12700KF 34690
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D -
Intel Core i7-12700KF
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General Parameters
Q4 2021Release DateQ4 2024
IntelManufacturerAMD
DesktopTypeDesktop
x86-64Instruction Setx86-64
Alder Lake SCore ArchitectureGranite Ridge (Zen 5)
Intel Core i7-12700KFProcessor NumberAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
LGA 1700SocketAM5 (LGA 1718)
NoIntegrated GraphicsNo
Package
10 nmFabrication Process4 nm
LGA 1700SocketAM5 (LGA 1718)
125 WEnergy Consumption120 W
190 WMax Turbo Consumption162 W
100ºCPeak Operating89ºC
CPU Performance
8Main Cores8
-Main Threads-
-Main Cores Base Freq.-
5GHzMain Cores Turbo Freq.5.5GHz
4Efficient Cores
0Efficient Threads0
2.7GHzBase Frequency Secondary Cores
3.8GHzTurbo Frequency Secondary Cores
12Total Cores8
20Total Threads16
Bus Frequency
Multiplier
L1 Cache
12MBL2 Cache8MB
25MBL3 Cache96MB
Unlocked MultiplierNo
Memory Parameters
DDR5-4800,;DDR4-3200Memory TypeDDR5-5600
128GBMax Memory256GB
2Max. Memory Channels2
78.8GB/sBandwidth89.6GB/s
NoECC Memory SupportYes
Graphics Card Parameters
NoIntegrated GraphicsYes
GPU Base Frequency0.4GHz
Dynamic Max GPU Frequency2.2GHz
0Shaders128
0Texture Units0
0ROP Units0
0Execution Units0
Energy Consumption
Miscellaneous
5PCIE Version5
20PCIE Lines24