AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700K
We compared AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Intel Core i7-12700K: expected FPS in popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, a specifications table and prices in shops. Find out which one wins.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core i7-12700KAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers ~56% more FPS in games.Fortnite 1080p: 445 vs 285 FPS.
FPS comparison
Average FPS paired with GeForce RTX 5090 (FHD - 1080p), “High” settings.
| AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 445 FPS | 285 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 565 FPS | 420 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 235 FPS | 150 FPS |
| Valorant | 925 FPS | 595 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 290 FPS | 185 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 235 FPS | 150 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 410 FPS | 265 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 590 FPS | 380 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 210 FPS | 165 FPS |
| GTA V | 190 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 230 FPS | 150 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 145 FPS | 90 FPS |
| Rust | 185 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Minecraft | 585 FPS | 375 FPS |
Specifications
| Model | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming performance score | 103 | 66 |
| TDP | 120 W | 125 W |
Prices in shops
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
£409.24
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Intel Core i7-12700K
£325.99
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FPS with popular pairings
Calculations are approximate - the real difference depends on the game, settings and drivers. The FPS model is calibrated against public TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed benchmarks, so the average FPS usually lands within ±15%. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS