AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i9-12900KS

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i9-12900KS features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-12900KS, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
AMD Ryzen 5000 Group Intel Core i 12000
4 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Name Intel Core i9-12900KS
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 7 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-12900KS has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.4 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 3.4 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
None None 2.5 GHz
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 5.5 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.4 GHz Frequency None
8 CPU Cores 16
No Overclocking Yes
None None 8x Golden Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 8x Gracemont
8x Cores None
16 Threads 24
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-12900KS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-12900KS uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.55 GHz
-- Technology 10 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 32
-- Release date Q4/2021
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
-- Shaders 256
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Generation 11
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 105 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 241 W
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
90 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 96.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-12900KS is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 30.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
7 nm Technology 10 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2020 Release date Q2/2022
449 $ Release price 749 $
4.0 MB L2-Cache 14.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
96.0 MB L3-Cache 30.0 MB
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1700
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Alder Lake S
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
44541
44541
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
28090
28090

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
27796
27796
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
15125
15125

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
19176
19176
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
10915
10915

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
19010
19010
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
12024
12024

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
16455
16455
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
11646
11646

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
10744
10744
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
5799
5799

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
4140
4140
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
2477
2477

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2831
2831
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
2104
2104

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2082
2082
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1475
1475

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
2080
2080
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1642
1642

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
795
795
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
585
585

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
399
399
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
246
246

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-12900KS
16C 24T @ 3.4 GHz
294
294
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
249
249