Compare / Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 9 7900
Core i9-12900KF vs Ryzen 9 7900: which is better?
Core i9-12900KF and Ryzen 9 7900 perform almost the same in games (4K · high settings · RTX 5090). Core i9-12900KF offers better value for money.
VS
Cheaper: Core i9-12900KFValue: Core i9-12900KF
Head to head
78%
Gaming performance
75%
84/100
Part score
82/100
186 FPS
Average FPS
186 FPS
≈ $335
Approx. price
≈ $374
100/100
Value for money
87/100
Specifications
| Core i9-12900KF | Ryzen 9 7900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16 | 12 |
| Max boost | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 125 W | 65 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM5 |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | No | Yes |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
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Estimated FPS in games
Core i9-12900KFRyzen 9 7900
186average FPS
186average FPS