Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Core i7-12700KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-12700KF
2021
12 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
22.27
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
40.39
+81.4%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-12700KF by an impressive 81% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking21161
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation58.1747.97
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Ryzen 9
Architecture codenameAlder Lake, Golden Cove, Gracemont (2021)Raphael (Zen4)
Release date27 October 2021 (2 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$699
Current price$359 (0.9x MSRP)$938 (1.3x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-12700KF has 21% better value for money than Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 9 7950X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads2032
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus support8 × 16 GT/s64K (per core)
L1 cache384 KB1024 KB
L2 cache2 MB16 MB
L3 cache1 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size215.25 mm220.5 mm × 10.5 mm71+71+122 mm
Maximum core temperature100 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C47 °C
Number of transistorsno data13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierYesYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 9 7950X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1700AM5
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX286x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusLaunchedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 9 7950X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 9 7950X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR5-5200
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-12700KF and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0
PCI Express lanes2024

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-12700KF 22.27
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 40.39
+81.4%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-12700KF by 81% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-12700KF 34439
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62470
+81.4%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-12700KF by 81% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-12700KF 2527
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 2918
+15.5%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-12700KF by 15% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-12700KF 13566
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 19624
+44.7%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-12700KF by 45% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 22.27 40.39
Recency 27 October 2021 4 January 2023
Physical cores 12 16
Threads 20 32
Cost $384 $699
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 120 Watt

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-12700KF in performance tests.


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