CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900K leads in single-threaded performance by up to 6.1%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX shows superior performance with a 36.3% advantage
- The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 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 PRO 7955WX
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
90th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs76th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
4,344
7955WX
4,096
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900K
44,011
7955WX
59,968
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900K
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX
7955WX
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900K
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 16-Cores
7955WX
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
4.5 GHz
7955WX
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900K
5.3 GHz
7955WX
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900K
16 Threads: 32
7955WX
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900K
sTR5
7955WX
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900K
350 W
7955WX
💾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 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7955WX
The Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX 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 PRO 7955WX takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX drawing more power under load (350W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.