Core i7-12700T vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i7-12700T

12 Cores20 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2022

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-12700T

12 / 20

21,195

0.0%

34,293

+61.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-12700T

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

33%

#291

Core i9-14900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $577

105%

#292

Core i5-13500T

MSRP: $342|Avg: $342

105%

#293

Core i3-10300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $140.49

105%

#294

Core i9-7920X

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $236

31%

#294

Core i9-10900F

MSRP: $464|Avg: $300

105%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

29%

#295

Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $429

105%

#296

Core i7-9700F

MSRP: $323|Avg: $200

105%

#297

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1419

104%

#298

Core i9-7960X

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $185

26%

#298

Core i5-9500F

MSRP: $187|Avg: $154

103%

#299

Core i9-11900KB

MSRP: $539|Avg: $350

103%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

24%

#300

Core i7-10700F

MSRP: $310|Avg: $250

103%

#301

Core i7-10700T

MSRP: $355|Avg: $200

102%

#302

Core i7-6900K

MSRP: $1089|Avg: $1089

21%

#302

Celeron G5920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

102%

#303

Core i7-5960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $83

21%

#303

Core i3-10105T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $122

102%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

16%

#304

Celeron G5900

MSRP: $50|Avg: $42

102%

#305

Core 5 120

MSRP: $340|Avg: $340

101%

#306

Core i7-12700T

MSRP: $339|Avg: $337

100%

#307

Core 3 100HL

MSRP: $306|Avg: $280

100%

#308

Core i9-11900F

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $358.87

98%

#309

Core i9-9900T

MSRP: $423|Avg: $215

98%

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

98%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

96%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads in gaming performance due to its massive L3 cache structure. However, the Core i7-12700T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 47.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-12700T	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($337)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Core i7-12700T	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+42%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($337)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-12700T Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-12700T and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i7-12700T

The Core i7-12700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 12 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,195 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-12700T packs 12 cores / 20 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-12700T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-12700T versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 1.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core i7-12700T uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-12700T scores 21,195 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 47.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 21,568 vs 18,500 (15.3% advantage for the Core i7-12700T). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,256 vs 2,700, a 17.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 9,560 vs 15,000 (44.3% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 25 MB (total) on the Core i7-12700T vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Core i7-12700T	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	12 / 20+50%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5 GHz+6%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	4.4 GHz+214%
L3 Cache	25 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+284%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	21,195	34,293+62%
Cinebench R23 Multi	21,568+17%	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	2,256	2,700+20%
Geekbench 6 Multi	9,560	15,000+57%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-12700T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-4800 memory speed. Both support up to 128 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-12700T) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1700 (Core i7-12700T) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Core i7-12700T	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	128 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-12700T) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-12700T) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Core i7-12700T	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-12700T launched at $339 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($337 vs $384), the Core i7-12700T is $47 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-12700T delivers 62.9 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 34.7% better value option.