CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 74.4%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS 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 i9-12900KS
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
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
i9-12900KS
4,344
2920X
2,491
Multi-Thread Performance
i9-12900KS
44,011
2920X
25,454
Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2920X
🔄Other Names
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900KS
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 12-Core Processor
2920X
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
3.5 GHz
2920X
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i9-12900KS
4.3 GHz
2920X
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i9-12900KS
12 Threads: 24
2920X
🔌Socket
LGA 1700
i9-12900KS
sTR4
2920X
âš¡TDP
150 W
i9-12900KS
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
i9-12900KS
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 i9-12900KS and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i9-12900KS 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.
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