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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i9-12900F

2022

Why buy it

✅+3% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 72.6 vs 87.1 PassMark/$ ($494 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +36.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $94 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $494 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 87.1 vs 72.6 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $494 MSRP).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Core i9-12900F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,827 vs 35,873).

Core i9-12900F

2022

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

2023

Why buy it

✅+3% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +36.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $94 less on MSRP ($400 MSRP vs $494 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 87.1 vs 72.6 PassMark/$ ($400 MSRP vs $494 MSRP).
✅20% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 20) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics, while Core i9-12900F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 72.6 vs 87.1 PassMark/$ ($494 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (34,827 vs 35,873).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 better than Core i9-12900F?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is ahead with a 36.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-12900F pulls ahead with 3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i9-12900F is the better fit. You are getting 3% better PassMark, backed by 16 cores and 24 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is $94 cheaper on MSRP at $400 MSRP versus $494 MSRP, and it gives you a 36.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i9-12900F is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 3% better PassMark. It is also 19.9% better value on MSRP (87.1 vs 72.6 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core i9-12900F can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2022). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

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 i9-12900F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	269 FPS	248 FPS
medium	259 FPS	231 FPS
high	214 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	230 FPS	218 FPS
medium	198 FPS	183 FPS
high	159 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	152 FPS
medium	136 FPS	127 FPS
high	106 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i9-12900F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	616 FPS	616 FPS
medium	526 FPS	516 FPS
high	441 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	399 FPS	386 FPS
1440p
low	531 FPS	525 FPS
medium	470 FPS	461 FPS
high	397 FPS	387 FPS
ultra	340 FPS	331 FPS
4K
low	310 FPS	308 FPS
medium	281 FPS	276 FPS
high	266 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	232 FPS	228 FPS

Open Core i9-12900F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	775 FPS	871 FPS
medium	619 FPS	871 FPS
high	545 FPS	871 FPS
ultra	462 FPS	871 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	871 FPS
medium	560 FPS	870 FPS
high	487 FPS	788 FPS
ultra	416 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	581 FPS
medium	418 FPS	499 FPS
high	378 FPS	449 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	379 FPS

Open Core i9-12900F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
1080p
low	894 FPS	871 FPS
medium	809 FPS	871 FPS
high	696 FPS	871 FPS
ultra	626 FPS	847 FPS
1440p
low	765 FPS	871 FPS
medium	681 FPS	871 FPS
high	586 FPS	765 FPS
ultra	517 FPS	646 FPS
4K
low	524 FPS	680 FPS
medium	475 FPS	599 FPS
high	423 FPS	530 FPS
ultra	369 FPS	437 FPS

Open Core i9-12900F Open Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-12900F and Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Core i9-12900F

The Core i9-12900F 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 30 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 35,873 points. Launch price was $499.

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 34,827 points. Launch price was $499.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-12900F packs 16 cores / 24 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i9-12900F has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-12900F versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — a 3.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i9-12900F uses the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses Raphael (2023−2025) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-12900F scores 35,873 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745's 34,827 — a 3% lead for the Core i9-12900F. L3 cache: 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900F vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745.

Feature	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Cores / Threads	16 / 24+100%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.3 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.8 GHz+58%
L3 Cache	30 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+7%
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 (2023−2025)
PassMark	35,873+3%	34,827

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-12900F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the Core i9-12900F versus 5200 on the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports 8% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 128 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i9-12900F) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745) — the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z690,B660 (Core i9-12900F) and AM5 (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745).

Feature	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	4800	5200+8%
Max RAM Capacity	128	128
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-12900F) vs AMD-V, IOMMU (Ryzen 7 PRO 7745). The Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics), while the Core i9-12900F requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i9-12900F rivals Ryzen 9 5900X; Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 rivals Core i7-13700.

Feature	Core i9-12900F	Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	None	AMD Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	AMD-V, IOMMU

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Value Analysis

The Core i9-12900F launched at $494 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 debuted at $400. On MSRP ($494 vs $400), the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 is $94 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i9-12900F delivers 72.6 pts/$ vs 87.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 the 18.1% better value option.