AMD Ryzen 5 3400G vs Intel Core i9-12900
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G and the Intel Core i9-12900. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Cores | 4 | 16 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen+ | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 11 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Winner: Intel Core i9-12900 — driven by Cores (16), Boost Clock (5.1 GHz), L3 Cache (30 MB)
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
1
performance point
Intel Core i9-12900
10
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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