CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 74.4%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior performance with a 72.9% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i9-12900K

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 2920X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2018

Market Position

454th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs862nd fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs152nd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

4,344

2920X

2,491

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900K

44,011

2920X

25,454

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900K

i9-12900K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X

2920X

🔄Other Names

12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900K

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-Core Processor

2920X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

3.5 GHz

2920X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900K

4.3 GHz

2920X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900K

12 Threads: 24

2920X

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900K

sTR4

2920X

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900K

180 W

2920X

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB

i9-12900K

L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB

2920X

The Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X drawing more power under load (180W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.