CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 76.7%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K
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
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
i9-12900K
4,344
2950X
2,458
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
44,011
2950X
29,456
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
2950X
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16-Core Processor
2950X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
3.5 GHz
2950X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
4.4 GHz
2950X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900K
16 Threads: 32
2950X
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
sTR4
2950X
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900K
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
i9-12900K
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 i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 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.
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