CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 76.7%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i9-12900KS 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 i9-12900KS

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 2950X

Desktop

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

i9-12900KS

4,344

2950X

2,458

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

44,011

2950X

29,456

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900KS

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

2950X

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900KS

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 16-Core Processor

2950X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

3.5 GHz

2950X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

4.4 GHz

2950X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900KS

16 Threads: 32

2950X

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900KS

sTR4

2950X

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900KS

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

i9-12900KS

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 i9-12900KS and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 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.