| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 12+20% | 10 |
| Threads | 24+50% | 16 |
| P-Cores | N/A | 6 |
| E-Cores | N/A | 4 |
| Boost Clock | 5.5 GHz+12% | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.4 GHz+19% | 3.7 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 128 MB+540% | 20 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+26% | 9.5 MB |
| 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 | 162W | 150W+8% |
| 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 | $599 | $289+107% |
| Release Date | 2025-03-12 | 2021-11-01 |
