Core i9-12900E vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i9-12900E

16 Cores24 Thrd65 WWMax: 5 GHz2022

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i9-12900E

16 / 24

28,170

0.0%

34,293

+21.7%

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 i9-12900E

#310

Core i5-9500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $132

109%

#311

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750GE

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

107%

#312

Core i9-10940X

MSRP: $784|Avg: $460

107%

#313

Core i9-10920X

MSRP: $689|Avg: $430

107%

#314

Core i7-10700

MSRP: $365|Avg: $268

106%

#315

Core i5-9600K

MSRP: $263|Avg: $178

106%

#316

Ryzen Threadripper 7960X

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1400

106%

#317

Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

106%

#318

Core i3-10305T

MSRP: $143|Avg: $143

106%

#319

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

104%

#320

Core i3-10100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $146

104%

#321

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650GE

MSRP: $311|Avg: $311

104%

#322

Celeron G6900

MSRP: $52|Avg: $77

103%

#323

Core i9-11900K

MSRP: $539|Avg: $435

102%

#324

Core i7-12700TE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $350

100%

#325

Core i9-12900E

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#326

Celeron G4900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $40

99%

#327

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $452

99%

#328

Core i9-9900KS

MSRP: $513|Avg: $350

98%

#329

Core i5-11600T

MSRP: $262|Avg: $262

98%

#330

Core i9-9900K

MSRP: $488|Avg: $331

97%

#331

Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

MSRP: $899|Avg: $540

97%

#332

Celeron G4930T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

97%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

96%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

94%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

93%

#336

Core i7-8700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $196

92%

#337

Ryzen 5 3600XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $357

92%

#338

Core i9-10980XE

MSRP: $979|Avg: $620

92%

#339

Core i5-8500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $149

92%

#340

Core i9-9900KF

MSRP: $488|Avg: $350

91%

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 Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 19.6% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Core i9-12900E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($500)	✅ More affordable ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 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 is effectively 23% cheaper ($384 vs $500) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i9-12900E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+59%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($500)	✅ More affordable ($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 i9-12900E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-12900E and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i9-12900E

The Core i9-12900E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 16 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 28,170 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 i9-12900E packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-12900E has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-12900E versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core i9-12900E uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900E scores 28,170 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 19.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 13,420 vs 18,500 (31.8% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Multi-core Geekbench: 13,107 vs 15,000 (13.5% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900E vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Core i9-12900E	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	4.4 GHz+91%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+220%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Alder Lake-S (2022)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	28,170	34,293+22%
Cinebench R23 Multi	13,420	18,500+38%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	13,107	15,000+14%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-12900E 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 i9-12900E) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: LGA1700 (Core i9-12900E) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Core i9-12900E	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 i9-12900E) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i9-12900E) 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 i9-12900E	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 i9-12900E launched at $500 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($500 vs $384), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is $116 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-12900E delivers 56.3 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 45.3% better value option.