CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 62.0%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X shows superior performance with a 24.7% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X has the highest core count with 24 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 3960X
Release Date
Q4 2019
Market Position
119th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs688th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
4,344
3960X
2,682
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
44,011
3960X
54,888
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
3960X
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core Processor
3960X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
3.8 GHz
3960X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
4.5 GHz
3960X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900K
24 Threads: 48
3960X
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
sTRX4
3960X
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900K
280 W
3960X
💾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: 24 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 24 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 24 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB
3960X
The Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 3960X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X drawing more power under load (280W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.
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