Ryzen 7 7700 vs i9-12900KS

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-12900KS
2022
16 cores / 24 threads, 150 Watt
27.66
+26.9%
Ryzen 7 7700
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
21.80

Core i9-12900KS outperforms Ryzen 7 7700 by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking177243
Place by popularitynot in top-10083
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data51.48
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 7
Power efficiency17.4531.74
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-S (2022)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date5 April 2022 (2 years ago)14 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$339

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2416
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed5.3 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size215 mm271 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data6,570 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700 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)150 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX25 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700. 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
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 770AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-12900KS and Ryzen 7 7700.

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.

i9-12900KS 27.66
+26.9%
Ryzen 7 7700 21.80

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.

i9-12900KS 43936
+26.9%
Ryzen 7 7700 34630

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.

i9-12900KS 2706
Ryzen 7 7700 2876
+6.3%

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.

i9-12900KS 16154
+8.2%
Ryzen 7 7700 14932

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 27.66 21.80
Integrated graphics card 6.16 4.43
Recency 5 April 2022 14 January 2023
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 24 16
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 65 Watt

i9-12900KS has a 26.9% higher aggregate performance score, 39.1% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 7 7700, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 months, and 130.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-12900KS is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 7 7700 in performance tests.


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