Intel Core i9-12900
Intel
Current comparison price
CAD 786Value 34 · Balanced
from 1 offer · checked Oct 17
Capability highlights · price excluded
- B Gaming
- B Productivity
- D Performance per Watt
Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Specifications, performance and current prices compared in Canada · CAD · prices checked through Oct 17, 2026
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
AMD
Current comparison price
CAD 480Value 57 · Balanced
from 1 offer · checked Oct 17
Capability highlights · price excluded
- S Gaming
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- S Gaming
- B Productivity
- C Performance per Watt
Key differences at a glance
Capabilityprice excluded
Intel Core i9-12900 leads in 0 scenarios, Ryzen 7 7800X3D in 2, 1 even. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is ahead for Gaming, Performance per Watt. View grades →
Valueunder Balanced
Ryzen 7 7800X3D has the higher Value under these priorities (57 vs 34).
Pricecurrent market snapshot
Ryzen 7 7800X3D costs less right now (CAD 786 vs CAD 480, 39% apart).
How priorities change the comparison Intel Core i9-12900 has higher Value under 0 presets · Ryzen 7 7800X3D under 3 · 1 even
| Priority | Intel Core i9-12900 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 57 | ||
| 43 | 72 | ||
| 17 | 16 | even | |
| 28 | 44 |
Pick a preset to compare under it: the whole page follows. Within 2 points counts as even.
Price difference and break-even price
Under Balanced, each product holds or loses the higher Value at one price, with the other held at its current price. Enter the prices you were actually offered to see the answer for your deal.
Intel Core i9-12900
Current comparison price
CAD 786 Value 34
Intel Core i9-12900 matches the Value of Ryzen 7 7800X3D (at CAD 480) at CAD 376 or less.
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Current comparison price
CAD 480 Value 57
Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps the higher Value up to CAD 1,004 (with Intel Core i9-12900 at CAD 786).
A crossover is a calculation under the active priorities and today's market frame, not a price forecast.
Price comparison: current offers
New offers we track in Canada (CAD), cheapest first, with the date each was checked. Amazon appears as a link only: its price is not shown and never enters Value.
Intel Core i9-12900
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Ryzen 7 7800X3D
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- CAD 480AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DNewegg · checked · Affiliate linkGo to offer →
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Performance and key differences
What each product can do for a job, graded S to F with price left out, and the measured indexes behind it.
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| Intel Core i9-12900 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | B #67 | S #7 |
| Productivity | B #66 | B #63 |
| Performance per Watt | D #97 | C #67 |
| Multi-core performance | 947 | 965 |
| Single-core performance | 845 | 915 |
| Gaming performance | 944 | 1,212 |
Where each one leads
- Higher cores
- Lower current price · Higher Value with these priorities · Better grade for Gaming · Lower TDP
Specifications compared
Facts true of every board a product groups; a range or "varies" marks a fact that differs between boards.
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| Intel Core i9-12900 | Ryzen 7 7800X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores and cache | ||
| Cores | 16 cores | 8 cores |
| Threads | 24 threads | 16 threads |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 96 MB |
| Boost clock | 5,100 MHz | 5,000 MHz |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM5 |
| Memory support | DDR5, DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Power and process | ||
| TDP | 202 W | 162 W |
| Process node | 10 nm | 5 nm |
| Product | ||
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S | Raphael |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Not tracked means the source data does not have this fact. It is not assumed to be absent.
Which one to choose: where each wins
Conditions drawn from the data above, not a universal recommendation. The better choice depends on which of these matter to you.
Intel Core i9-12900 fits better when…
- Cores matters: 16 cores vs 8 cores
Ryzen 7 7800X3D fits better when…
- the job is Gaming, Performance per Watt: higher capability grade
- Multi-core performance matters: higher index
- Single-core performance matters: higher index
- Gaming performance matters: higher index
- your priorities are Balanced: higher Value
- the budget decides: 39% lower current price
Questions and methodology
Which one is better, Intel Core i9-12900 or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D?
It depends on the question. For capability (price left out) see the grades by use case; for how good the current price is for what you get, see Value under your priorities; and for the cheapest option today, see current prices. This page keeps the three apart and does not name one overall winner.
Which has the higher Value right now?
Under Balanced, Ryzen 7 7800X3D has the higher Value (57 vs 34) in the market snapshot of Oct 17, 2026. Value changes with your priorities and with prices.
At what price does the answer change?
Under Balanced, with Ryzen 7 7800X3D at its current price, Intel Core i9-12900 reaches equal Value at CAD 376. It is a calculation, not a price forecast.
Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
Intel Core i9-12900 leads in 0 scenarios, Ryzen 7 7800X3D in 2, 1 even. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is ahead for Gaming, Performance per Watt.
Where can I compare current offers?
The offers section lists every new offer we track for both products in Canada, with the date each price was checked. Open in Compare to add more products.