Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
The Intel Core i9-12900K leads on gaming, scoring 88.8 — about 0% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. For gaming the Intel Core i9-12900K is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. For 3D modelling the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is the clear call: it's both faster and better value in that segment. On today's street prices the Intel Core i9-12900K is the cheaper of the two: the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X costs around 9% more. The Intel Core i9-12900K wins outright: faster and better value.
| Core i9-12900KIntelLGA1700our pick | Ryzen 9 9950XAMDAM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| Gaming | 88.8 ★ | 88.7 |
| 3D Modelling | 75.9 | 104.4 ★ |
| AI | 57.1 | 78.8 ★ |
| VR | 88.8 ★ | 88.7 |
| Value scores | ||
| Gaming | 84 ★ | 76.8 |
| 3D Modelling | 71.8 | 90.4 ★ |
| AI | 54 | 68.3 ★ |
| VR | 84 ★ | 76.8 |
| Specifications | ||
| UserBenchmark Speed | 117 | 118 ★ |
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Threads | 24 | 32 ★ |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.7 GHz ★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 64 MB ★ |
| Gaming Index | 89 ★ | 88 |
| Cinebench MT | 27000 | 42800 ★ |
| AI Throughput | 0 TOPS | 0 TOPS |
| TDP | 125 W ★ | 170 W |
| RRP | $589 ★ | $649 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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