CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i9-12900 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 76.7%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior performance with a 49.4% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900

Desktop
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
183rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs51st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2018
Market Position
347th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs899th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs117th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900
4,344
2950X
2,458

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900
44,011
2950X
29,456

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900 vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2950X
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16-Core Processor
2950X
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900
3.5 GHz
2950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900
4.4 GHz
2950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900
16 Threads: 32
2950X
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900
sTR4
2950X
⚡TDP
150 W
i9-12900
180 W
2950X
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900
L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
2950X

The Intel Core i9-12900 and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X drawing more power under load (180W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.