CPU Comparison: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Key Findings

The Intel Core i9-12900KS leads in single-threaded performance by up to 63.0%
In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X shows superior performance with a 43.5% advantage
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has the highest core count with 32 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 3970X

Desktop

Release Date

Q4 2019

Market Position

72nd fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs709th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs15th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

4,344

3970X

2,665

Multi-Thread Performance

i9-12900KS

44,011

3970X

63,136

Specifications: Intel Core i9-12900KS vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i9-12900KS

i9-12900KS

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

3970X

🔄Other Names

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

i9-12900KS

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 32-Core Processor

3970X

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

3.7 GHz

3970X

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i9-12900KS

4.5 GHz

3970X

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i9-12900KS

32 Threads: 64

3970X

🔌Socket

LGA 1700

i9-12900KS

sTRX4

3970X

⚡TDP

150 W

i9-12900KS

280 W

3970X

💾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: 32 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 32 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 32 x 512 KBL3 Cache: 128 MB

3970X

The Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 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 3970X takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X drawing more power under load (280W vs 150W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.