AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i7-12700K
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X or Intel Core i7-12700K? Estimated FPS in popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, the specs side by side, and what each costs in pounds.
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core i7-12700KExpect around 20% more FPS in games from AMD Ryzen 9 9900X.Fortnite 1080p: 340 vs 285 FPS.
Frame rates side by side
Average frame rate on “High” with GeForce RTX 5090 at FHD - 1080p.
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i7-12700K | |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 340 FPS | 285 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 595 FPS | 495 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 180 FPS | 150 FPS |
| Valorant | 710 FPS | 595 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 220 FPS | 185 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 180 FPS | 150 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 315 FPS | 265 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 455 FPS | 380 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 195 FPS | 165 FPS |
| GTA V | 145 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 180 FPS | 150 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 110 FPS | 90 FPS |
| Rust | 140 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Minecraft | 450 FPS | 375 FPS |
The specs
| Model | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Our gaming performance score | 79 | 66 |
| TDP | 120 W | 125 W |
What they cost in pounds
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Frame rates in popular pairings
A guide only: how far apart they land depends on your game, settings and drivers. Our model is tuned against benchmarks published by TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS