Processor comparison
Intel Core i7-12700K vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Intel
Intel Core i7-12700K
Intel Socket 1700
3600 MHz
12 cores
Nov 2021
DESKTOP
VS
AMD
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
AMD Socket SP3r2
3400 MHz
32 cores
Aug 2018
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i7-12700K160%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-12700K160%
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 60% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 125 watts lower power draw.
- 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 2990WX.
- Around 60% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i7-12700K
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWSpot recommends the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i7-12700K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|
| 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 | | |
| XFR | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i7-12700K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|
| 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 | Aug 2018 |
Cores
| Intel Core i7-12700K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|
| Cores | 12 | 32 |
| Threads | 20 | 64 |
| E-Cores | 4 | none |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i7-12700K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 12MB (shared) | 512 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 25MB (shared) | 32768 KB |
Physical
| Intel Core i7-12700K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | unknown |
| Package | FC-LGA1700 | uPGA |
| Die Size | unknown | 384mm² |
| Process | 10 nm | 12 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i7-12700K | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3600 MHz | 3400 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 5000 MHz | 4000 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| E-Core Frequency | 2700 MHz | - |
| E-Core Turbo Clock | 3800 MHz | - |
| Voltage | N/A | variable |
| TDP | 125 W | 250 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-12700K6000 points
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX4400 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-12700K58752 points
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX146009 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-12700K (simulated)273.08
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX170
points - higher is better