FPSVersusCore i9-12900K vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Performance score
By our estimate, Ryzen 7 9800X3D beats Core i9-12900K by 5%.
Different sockets (LGA1700 and AM5) — switching between them needs a different motherboard.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Core i9-12900K | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 56.63 | 59.36 |
| Ranking position | 45 | 41 |
| Price/performance (0–100) | 34.5 | 44.47 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 23.68 | 25.85 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) |
| Release date | 2021-11-04 | 2024-11-07 |
| Launch price | $589 | $479 |
Specifications
| Core i9-12900K | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 8 |
| Threads | 24 | 16 |
| P + E cores | 8 + 8 | no data |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 14 MB | 8 MB |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 96 MB |
| Process node | Intel 7 | 4 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Core i9-12900K | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| TDP | 125 W | 120 W |
| Max temperature | 100 °C | 95 °C |
Memory and PCI Express
| Core i9-12900K | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB |
| PCI Express version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 20 | 24 |
Pros and cons
Core i9-12900K
- more cores: 16 vs 8
- more threads: 24 vs 16
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- 5% higher overall score
- 20% faster single core
- bigger L3 cache: 96 MB vs 30 MB
- lower TDP: 120 W vs 125 W
- newer: released in 2024
- cheaper at launch: $479 vs $589
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