Intel Core i9-12900
Intel
Current comparison price
$497Value 36 · 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 8700F
Specifications, performance and current prices compared in United States · USD · prices checked through Oct 17, 2026
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
AMD
Current comparison price
$295Value 53 · Balanced
from 2 offers at 2 retailers · checked Oct 16
Capability highlights · price excluded
- A Performance per Watt
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- B Gaming
- B Productivity
- A Performance per Watt
Key differences at a glance
Capabilityprice excluded
Intel Core i9-12900 leads in 0 scenarios, AMD Ryzen 7 8700F in 1, 2 even. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is ahead for Performance per Watt. View grades →
Valueunder Balanced
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has the higher Value under these priorities (53 vs 36).
Pricecurrent market snapshot
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F costs less right now ($497 vs $295, 41% apart).
How priorities change the comparison Intel Core i9-12900 has higher Value under 0 presets · AMD Ryzen 7 8700F under 3 · 1 even
| Priority | Intel Core i9-12900 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 53 | ||
| 45 | 66 | ||
| 15 | 14 | even | |
| 28 | 81 |
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
$497 Value 36
Intel Core i9-12900 matches the Value of AMD Ryzen 7 8700F (at $295) at $278 or less.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
Current comparison price
$295 Value 53
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F keeps the higher Value up to $528 (with Intel Core i9-12900 at $497).
A crossover is a calculation under the active priorities and today's market frame, not a price forecast.
Price comparison: current offers
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700F
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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 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | B #77 | B #78 |
| Productivity | B #77 | B #83 |
| Performance per Watt | D #116 | A #11 |
| Multi-core performance | 947 | 871 |
| Single-core performance | 845 | 887 |
| Gaming performance | 944 | 944 |
Where each one leads
- Higher cores
- Lower current price · Higher Value with these priorities · Lower TDP · More offers
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 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores and cache | ||
| Cores | 16 cores | 8 cores |
| Threads | 24 threads | 16 threads |
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 16 MB |
| Boost clock | 5,100 MHz | 5,000 MHz |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | AM5 |
| Memory support | DDR5, DDR4 | DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Power and process | ||
| TDP | 202 W | 88 W |
| Process node | 10 nm | 4 nm |
| Product | ||
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Alder Lake-S | Phoenix |
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
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…
- Multi-core performance matters: higher index
- Cores matters: 16 cores vs 8 cores
- L3 cache matters: 30 MB vs 16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F fits better when…
- the job is Performance per Watt: higher capability grade
- Single-core performance matters: higher index
- your priorities are Balanced: higher Value
- the budget decides: 41% lower current price
- lower TDP matters: 88 W vs 202 W
Nearby market alternative
Worth considering instead
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X — same A-tier capability for Gaming, about $45 cheaper · Value 83.
Neither of the two above is the only answer — this one clears the same bar for less. ⇄ Compare all three
Questions and methodology
Which one is better, Intel Core i9-12900 or AMD Ryzen 7 8700F?
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, AMD Ryzen 7 8700F has the higher Value (53 vs 36) 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 AMD Ryzen 7 8700F at its current price, Intel Core i9-12900 reaches equal Value at $278. It is a calculation, not a price forecast.
Which one is more capable, ignoring price?
Intel Core i9-12900 leads in 0 scenarios, AMD Ryzen 7 8700F in 1, 2 even. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is ahead for Performance per Watt.
Where can I compare current offers?
The offers section lists every new offer we track for both products in United States, with the date each price was checked. Open in Compare to add more products.