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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Core i7-12700K are both desktop processors listed on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. This page sets their benchmark scores, estimated prices, and specifications side by side using the same source data for both, so the figures are directly comparable.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D lists AM5 and Intel Core i7-12700K lists FCLGA1700, so moving between them is likely to be a platform change. Budget for a motherboard, memory, and cooling as well as the processor.

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Side-by-side specifications
The stronger benchmark score, lower estimated price, and lower typical power draw are highlighted.
MetricAMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DIntel Core i7-12700K
Single core3,7594,003
Multicore34,27834,240
Estimated price$319.99$409
Cores812
Threads1620
Performance coresNot listed8
Efficient coresNot listed4
Base clock4.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Turbo clock5 GHz5 GHz
Typical TDP120 W190 W
SocketAM5FCLGA1700
ClassDesktopDesktop
Release / first seenQ2 2023Q4 2021

How do the benchmark scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a PassMark single-core score of 3,759, compared with 4,003 for Intel Core i7-12700K. Intel Core i7-12700K has the higher score in this benchmark.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a PassMark multicore score of 34,278, compared with 34,240 for Intel Core i7-12700K. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has the higher score in this benchmark.

Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D lists AM5; Intel Core i7-12700K lists FCLGA1700. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.

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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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