Processor comparison
Intel Core i5-12600K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Intel
Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel Socket 1700
3700 MHz
10 cores
Nov 2021
DESKTOP
VS
AMD
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
AMD Socket SP3r2
3200 MHz
12 cores
May 2017
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i5-12600K161%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-12600K161%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-12600K
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 61% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X.
- Around 61% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i5-12600K
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| AVX-512 | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| SHA | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| TXT | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| ABM | | |
| ADX | | |
| RdRand | | |
| TBT 2.0 | | |
| TBT 3.0 | | |
| 3DNow! | | |
| SSE4A | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| CnQ | | |
| NX bit | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| SMT | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel Adler Lake | AMD Zen |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 MHz
Dual-channel | DDR4 |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Zen |
| Release Date | Nov 2021 | May 2017 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|
| Cores | 10 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 24 |
| E-Cores | 4 | none |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 9.5MB (shared) | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 20MB (shared) | 32768 KB |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | unknown |
| Package | FC-LGA1700 | uPGA |
| Die Size | unknown | 384mm² |
| Process | 10 nm | 14 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-12600K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3700 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4900 MHz | none |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| E-Core Frequency | 2800 MHz | - |
| E-Core Turbo Clock | 3600 MHz | - |
| Voltage | N/A | variable |
| TDP | 125 W | 155 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-12600K5880 points
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X3520 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-12600K49728 points
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X51532 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-12600K (simulated)267.62
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X166
points - higher is better