| Spec | Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 8 | 16+50% |
| Threads | 16 | 24+33% |
| P-Cores | N/A | 8 |
| E-Cores | N/A | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 5.6 GHz+8% | 5.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 96 MB+220% | 30 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 14 MB+43% |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Architecture | Granite Ridge | Alder Lake |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Max Memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| PCIe Lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
| PCIe Version | 5 | 5 |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 120W+4% | 125W |
| Max Turbo Power | 120W+50% | 241W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | AMD Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $499+15% | $589 |
| Release Date | 2026-01-29 | 2021-11-01 |
