Intel Core i9-12900T | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-12900T or AMD Ryzen 9 7900 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-12900T has 16 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.90 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900T was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (35) |
Intel Core i 12000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
12 | Generation | 6 |
Alder Lake S | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i9-11900T | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
Intel Core i9-13900T | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900T is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz (4.90 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has 12 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.70 GHz (5.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
16 | Cores | 12 |
24 | Threads | 24 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.40 GHz (4.90 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.70 GHz (5.40 GHz) 12x Zen 4 |
1.00 GHz (3.60 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.55 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
11 | GPU Generation | 9 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
32 | Compute units | 2 |
256 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 770 | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-12900T supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 can connect up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
14.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
30.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 24 |
78.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-12900T has a TDP of 35 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is 65 W. |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
106 W | TDP (PL2) | 88 W |
-- | TDP up | 170 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900T has a 44.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 cache has a total of 76.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
10 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1700 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
489 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 4.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
16C 24T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900T
1.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
28,905 CB R23 MC @ 90 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900T | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
Unknown | Unknown |