Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i9-12900K — Specs & Performance Compared
Verdict: The Intel Core i9-12900K is ahead of the Ryzen 7 3700X on all 6 shared benchmarks on file, by 49% to 125%, including 125% in Cinebench R23 multi (27,392 vs 12,195).
Side-by-side CPU comparison of the Ryzen 7 3700X and the Intel Core i9-12900K. Released 2019 (Ryzen 7 3700X), 2021 (Intel Core i9-12900K). MSRP range: $329 · $589. Specs, synthetic benchmarks, AI inference tok/s, and Amazon availability below; each column header links to that part's benchmark page.
Intel Core i9-12900K
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.
Where to buy
A listing for each part; the current price and stock are on the retailer's page.
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| cores | 8 | 16 |
| threads | 16 | 24 |
| p cores | — | 8 |
| e cores | — | 8 |
| base clock ghz | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| boost clock ghz | 4.4 | — |
| tdp w | 65 | 125 |
| l2 cache mb | — | 14 |
| l3 cache mb | 32 | 30 |
| process nm | 7 | — |
| socket | AMD Socket AM4 | LGA1700 |
Synthetic benchmarks
Each row says whether a higher or a lower number is better (ranks and times are lower-is-better). Scores come from Gamers Nexus, CGDirector, GadgetVersus, Notebookcheck, TechSpot, technical.city, Geekbench Browser, NanoReview and PassMark; each row links its sources, and where they differ the cell shows their median. Empty cells mean we don't yet have that benchmark on file for the SKU.
| Benchmark | Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip Compression (higher is better) Source: Gamers Nexus |
78,000 MIPS | — |
| Adobe Photoshop (Puget) (higher is better) Source: Gamers Nexus |
7,000 points | — |
| Adobe Premiere (Puget) (higher is better) Source: Gamers Nexus |
6,613 points | — |
| Cinebench R23 multi (higher is better) Source: CGDirector, GadgetVersus, Notebookcheck, TechSpot |
12,195 points | 27,392 points |
| Cinebench R23 single (higher is better) Source: CGDirector, GadgetVersus, Notebookcheck, TechSpot |
1,345 points | 2,004 points |
| Geekbench 6 multi (higher is better) Source: technical.city, Geekbench Browser, NanoReview |
9,145 points | 17,450 points |
| Geekbench 6 single (higher is better) Source: technical.city, Geekbench Browser, NanoReview |
1,740 points | 2,715 points |
| PassMark CPU Mark (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
22,401 points | 41,122 points |
| PassMark single thread (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
— | 4,128 points |
| PassMark Single Thread (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
2,654 points | — |
| PassMark Single Thread Rating (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
2,654 points | 4,128 points |
| PassMark single-thread (higher is better) Source: PassMark |
2,654 points | — |
Quick answers
Which is faster, the Ryzen 7 3700X or the Intel Core i9-12900K?
The Intel Core i9-12900K is ahead of the Ryzen 7 3700X on all 6 shared benchmarks on file, by 49% to 125%, including 125% in Cinebench R23 multi (27,392 vs 12,195).
What did the Ryzen 7 3700X and the Intel Core i9-12900K cost at launch?
The Ryzen 7 3700X launched at a $329 MSRP and the Intel Core i9-12900K at $589. Street prices drift from launch pricing; the Where to buy section links current listings.
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