AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core i9-12900
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 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 | 170W | 65W |
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| L3 Cache | 128 MB | 30 MB |
| Threads | 16 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.7 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 5 | Alder Lake |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Winner: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D — driven by Boost Clock (5.7 GHz), L3 Cache (128 MB), Base Clock (4.3 GHz)
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
6
performance points
Intel Core i9-12900
1
performance point
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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