CPU
GPU
Ryzen 7 3800X
Core i9-12900TE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 3800X
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-12900TE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3800X | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($664) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 3800X | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+377%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($140) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($664) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 3800X and Core i9-12900TE
Ryzen 7 3800X
The Ryzen 7 3800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 23,008 points. Launch price was $399.
Core i9-12900TE
The Core i9-12900TE 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,887 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 3800X packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i9-12900TE offers 16 cores / 24 threads — the Core i9-12900TE has 8 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3800X versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-12900TE — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core i9-12900TE (base: 3.9 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 3800X uses the Matisse (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm, 12 nm), while the Core i9-12900TE uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 3800X scores 23,008 against the Core i9-12900TE's 22,887 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 7 3800X. L3 cache: 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3800X vs 30 MB (total) on the Core i9-12900TE.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800X | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 16 / 24+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.8 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+255% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB+7% | 30 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm, 12 nm-30% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (2019−2020) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 23,008 | 22,887 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 3800X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-12900TE uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800X | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3800X) / not specified (Core i9-12900TE). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800X | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 7 3800X launched at $399 MSRP, while the Core i9-12900TE debuted at $494. At current prices ($140 vs $664), the Ryzen 7 3800X is $524 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 7 3800X delivers 164.3 pts/$ vs 34.5 pts/$ for the Core i9-12900TE — making the Ryzen 7 3800X the 130.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 3800X | Core i9-12900TE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-19% | $494 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $140-79% | $664 |
| Performance per Dollar | 164.3+376% | 34.5 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2022 |
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